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Ducks’ Cap Crunch for Gauthier | NHL News
The Anaheim Ducks just dropped a bombshell by signing Leo Carlsson to a five-year, max-salary deal — making him the highest-paid player in the league. But here’s the catch: it leaves them with just $9 million to sign their own star, Cutter Gauthier, who had an explosive season and is now demanding top dollar. With Gauthier set to become a restricted free agent, the Ducks are scrambling — considering trading veterans like Vatrano, Killorn, or Kreider to make room. This is a high-stakes balancing act: keeping both Carlsson and Gauthier on the roster while staying under the cap. The Ducks’ front…
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