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Carlsson’s $90M Deal Explained | Anaheim Ducks News
Leo Carlsson, the young Anaheim Ducks center, just signed a five-year, $90 million deal—making him the NHL’s highest-paid player by average salary, despite playing only a handful of games. The Flyers initially offered him $18 million annually, but the Ducks matched it to keep him. Behind the scenes, the Ducks had actually offered him an eight-year, $84 million extension before the season started, but Carlsson’s agents held off to gauge the market, especially with rising stars like Connor Bedard. After testing free agency and receiving the massive Flyers offer, Carlsson was reportedly…
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