Flyers Shake NHL With $90 Million Offer for Ducks' Carlsson

WHO:

Buffalo News - Olen Zellweger joined the Buffalo Sabres in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL.com - Leo Carlsson was selected by Anaheim with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

NY Post - The Philadelphia Flyers are involved in the offer.

NHL.com - Leo Carlsson, a 21-year-old center for the Anaheim Ducks, is the player receiving the offer.

WHAT:

The Athletic - The average annual value for the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is $18 million, with yearly signing bonus payments structured as follows: $19.95 million, $18.1 million, $17.05 million, $15.2 million, and $15 million.

The Athletic - The Ducks have more than $37 million of salary cap space available, which is a reason they have made only small additions in free agency.

Pro Football Network - Oilers GM Stan Bowman commented on the Ducks' situation regarding the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.

PhillyVoice - The Flyers' offer sheet for Carlsson is reported to be the largest in NHL history for a restricted free agent, with an average annual cap hit of $18 million per season.

PhillyVoice - The Flyers have the salary cap space to accommodate the rising salary cap, projected to reach up to $123 million by 2028.

PhillyVoice - The Flyers have tendered a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson, which would pay an average annual value (AAV) of $18 million.

PhillyVoice - If the offer sheet is not matched, the Flyers would have to forfeit four first-round draft picks over the next four years to the Ducks.

PhillyVoice - Carlsson scored four goals and 11 points in 12 postseason games as the Ducks upset the Oilers in the first round and pushed the Vegas Golden Knights to six games in the second round.

NY Post - The Flyers' offer sheet for Carlsson is reported to be the largest in NHL history for a restricted free agent.

NHL.com - Carlsson is the second player to receive an offer sheet this offseason.

NY Post - The Flyers made a $90 million offer sheet for Carlsson.

NHL.com - If the Ducks do not match the contract, they will receive four first-round draft picks as compensation.

NHL.com - Carlsson had career-highs of 29 goals, 38 assists, and 67 points in 70 regular-season games last season.

NHL.com - Carlsson also recorded 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

NHL.com - Carlsson has a total of 141 points (61 goals, 80 assists) in 201 regular-season games over three seasons.

WHERE:

NHL.com - The Anaheim Ducks are based in Anaheim, California.

WHEN:

NHL.com - The Ducks have until July 10 to exercise their right of first refusal on the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.

PhillyVoice - The Ducks have until July 10 to match the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.

NHL.com - The Ducks have until July 10 to exercise their right of first refusal on the offer.

NHL.com - The Utah Mammoth have until July 8 to match Barrett Hayton's contract or receive a second-round draft pick as compensation.

NHL.com - The Ducks have until July 10 to exercise their right of first refusal on the offer.

NHL.com - The New Jersey Devils signed Barrett Hayton to a one-year, $4.775 million contract on a Wednesday.

WHY:

The Athletic - The Ducks are in a difficult position regarding their financial structure if they do not match the offer sheet for Carlsson, as it would significantly impact their ability to sign other players like Trevor Zegras and Pavel Mintyukov.

PhillyVoice - The Flyers are making a bold move to acquire one of the best young players in hockey, aiming to secure a star center for their lineup.

NY Post - The Flyers are making a bold move to acquire one of the best young players in hockey.

HOW:

NHL.com - The offer sheet is made under section 10.3 of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Ducks have until July 10 to decide whether to exercise their right of first refusal on an offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, which has an average annual value of $18 million over five years. The structured signing bonuses for Carlsson's deal are $19.95 million in the first year, followed by $18.1 million, $17.05 million, $15.2 million, and $15 million in subsequent years. With over $37 million in salary cap space, the Ducks are in a tough spot financially, as not matching the offer could hinder their ability to sign key players like Trevor Zegras and Pavel Mintyukov.