Anaheim Ducks work on Cutter Gauthier's contract ahead of preseason
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Negotiations between the Anaheim Ducks and restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier are ongoing as the team prepares for its 2026-27 NHL preseason, beginning on September 20. Gauthier, who recorded 41 goals and 69 points last season, has had substantive discussions with general manager Pat Verbeek, aiming to finalize a contract. Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic predicts a potential six-year deal in the $13 million to $14 million range per season. This process follows the Ducks' management of an offer sheet for Leo Carlsson earlier this summer, which has added pressure to finalize Gauthier's contract before the regular season starts on October 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- •Cutter Gauthier remains a restricted free agent for the Anaheim Ducks.
- •The Ducks' preseason starts on September 20 against the San Jose Sharks.
- •Negotiations are ongoing and significant progress has been made.
- •Gauthier's contract could be a six-year deal valued at $13-$14 million annually.
- •The Ducks begin their regular season against the Golden Knights on October 2.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: Ducks' Cutter Gauthier contract gets Pierre LeBrun prediction
"The Anaheim Ducks open the preseason portion of their 2026-27 NHL campaign in less than a week — and they still have one critical piece of offseason business to complete. Cutter Gauthier, who broke out to the tune of 41 goals and 69 points in his second full campaign, remains a restricted free agent without a new contract. Negotiations between […] The post NHL rumors: Ducks' Cutter Gauthier contract gets Pierre LeBrun prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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