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Gauthier’s Price Tag Stalls Ducks | NHL News
The Anaheim Ducks are in a salary cap scramble as star rookie Cutter Gauthier, who turned down a $13M/year offer, demands even more—possibly $15M. With Leo Carlsson’s new deal eating into their $9M+ cap space, the Ducks are exploring drastic moves like placing injured players on LTIR or trading veterans like Chris Kreider or Alex Killorn. Meanwhile, Boston Bruins face a similar dilemma with Pavel Zacha, whose trade value is at an all-time high and could fetch a solid return—if they can’t re-sign him before the season starts, his free agency next summer could become a major storyline…
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