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Ducks Match Carlsson Deal | NHL News

The Anaheim Ducks just shattered NHL history by matching Philly’s $90M, 5-year offer for 21-year-old phenom Leo Carlsson—making him the highest-paid player ever. The move locks in a cornerstone for their future after his 67-point breakout season, while dodging the cost of losing him for four first-round picks. Now, they’re racing to re-sign other RFAs like Cutter Gauthier before the cap crunch hits. Meanwhile, Detroit’s Dylan Larkin has added Dallas to his trade wishlist, but insiders say it won’t move the needle—early talks for Johnston were shot down, and a three-team deal might be the only…

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