Ducks match Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, confirming the decision on July 9, 2026. The Flyers had made significant moves in free agency, preparing to make Carlsson the NHL's highest-paid player. Anaheim's match means they will retain Carlsson but must navigate a tighter salary cap, with approximately $9 million left for additional roster moves. The Ducks still need to address the re-signing of restricted free agents, including Cutter Gauthier.
- •Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet.
- •Ducks matched the offer, making Carlsson the highest-paid player next season.
- •Carlsson's contract includes approximately $85 million in signing bonuses.
- •Anaheim now faces a tighter cap situation with re-signing of other free agents.
- •Ducks GM Pat Verbeek confirmed the matching decision on July 9.
- 9:06 PMESPN — Winners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet...
- 5:50 PMESPN — Ducks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ducks match Flyers' massive offer sheet to Leo Carlsson: What it means
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Leo Carlsson offer sheet, explained: What Ducks matching $90 million contract means for Flyers
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ducks Match Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson, Flyers Big Swing Falls Short
"The Philadelphia Flyers took a big swing, signing Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet. However, their efforts fell short as […] The post Ducks Match Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson, Flyers Big Swing Falls Short appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
"The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
"The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, keeping the rising star.
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External links- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 9:06 PMWinners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet...
The Ducks decided to retain the young center -- paying him $18 million annually the next five seasons.
- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 5:50 PMDucks match Flyers' $90M offer to Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:43 PMDucks match Flyers' massive offer sheet to Leo Carlsson: What it means
The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, keeping the rising star.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:33 PMLeo Carlsson offer sheet, explained: What Ducks matching $90 million contract means for Flyers
Here's what the Leo Carlsson news means for both teams moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:28 PMDucks Match Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson, Flyers Big Swing Falls Short
The Philadelphia Flyers took a big swing, signing Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet. However, their efforts fell short as […] The post Ducks Match Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson, Flyers Big Swing Falls Short appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.
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