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Carlsson Stays, Nurse’s Shadow Lingers | Anaheim Ducks News
Leo Carlsson is staying with the Ducks after they matched a jaw-dropping five-year, $90 million offer from the Flyers, making him one of the league’s highest-paid players. Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger compares Carlsson’s situation to Darnell Nurse’s, warning that big contracts often draw more scrutiny than performance — but he also calls Carlsson a “budding star” with massive upside. Despite battling a serious thigh injury last season, Carlsson still delivered 67 points in 70 games and 11 points in 12 playoff contests. Pronger admits fans and execs sometimes fixate on the salary…
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