Ducks Sign Leo Carlsson to $90 Million Deal After Flyers' Bid
WHO:
Fox News - Leo Carlsson stated, "I never wanted to leave Anaheim" after the Ducks matched the Flyers' offer sheet.
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk stated, "Eighteen million is not an overpay whatsoever," regarding Leo Carlsson's contract.
Fox News - Matthew Tkachuk agreed with Brady, saying, "Unbelievable; he comes as advertised. Eighteen million is probably going to be underpaid."
Fox News - Brady Tkachuk stated, "Eighteen million is not an overpay whatsoever," regarding Leo Carlsson's contract.
Fox News - Matthew Tkachuk agreed with Brady, saying, "Unbelievable; he comes as advertised. Eighteen million is probably going to be underpaid."
Sportskeeda - Leo Carlsson stated, "Always wanted to be here" after the Ducks matched the Flyers' offer sheet.
NY Post - Leo Carlsson, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, Brady Tkachuk, Pat Verbeek, Danny Briere
WHAT:
Sportskeeda - NHL fans reacted on social media as Leo Carlsson pledged his loyalty to the Anaheim Ducks after they matched the offer sheet.
Fox News - The Ducks' decision to match the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson means he will become the highest-paid player in the league with an average annual value of $18 million.
Fox News - The Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' record-setting offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.
Fox News - The Ducks' decision to match the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson means he will become the highest-paid player in the league with an average annual value of $18 million.
Fox News - The Ducks' decision to match the Flyers' offer sheet is complicated by their projected cap space, which was just under $18 million when the offer arrived, and after re-signing defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, they were left with roughly $9 million in cap space.
Sportskeeda - The Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' record-setting offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.
NY Post - The Anaheim Ducks signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year deal worth $90 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $18 million, setting an NHL record.
Fox News - The Philadelphia Flyers made an offer sheet to Leo Carlsson for a five-year deal with an AAV of $18 million.
Fox News - If the Ducks do not match the offer, they will receive multiple first-round picks from the Flyers as compensation.
WHERE:
Fox News - The offer sheet was made to Leo Carlsson, who is a restricted free agent (RFA) of the Anaheim Ducks.
WHEN:
Fox News - The Ducks have until Friday to decide whether to match the Flyers' offer sheet.
Fox News - The Ducks have until Friday to decide whether to match the Flyers' offer sheet.
WHY:
Fox News - The Ducks face challenges in matching the offer due to future extensions for RFAs Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke, making the decision riskier.
Fox News - The Ducks face challenges in matching the offer due to future extensions for RFAs Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke, making the decision riskier.
Fox News - The Ducks face challenges in matching the offer due to future extensions for RFAs Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke, making the decision riskier.
Fox News - The Ducks' decision to match the offer sheet is complicated by their projected cap space, which was just under $18 million when the offer arrived.
HOW:
Fox News - The Ducks re-signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, which left them with roughly $9 million in cap space after the Flyers' offer sheet.
Leo Carlsson expressed his desire to remain with the Anaheim Ducks after the team matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet, stating, "I never wanted to leave Anaheim." NHL fans took to social media to celebrate Carlsson's commitment to the Ducks following this decision. The Ducks have until Friday to finalize their choice regarding the offer sheet from the Flyers.