Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to six-year, $81 million deal

The Anaheim Ducks signed left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million extension, keeping him through the 2031-32 NHL season.

Cutter Gauthier scored 41 goals during his breakout 2025-26 season

The Anaheim Ducks have locked up a key piece of their future as the team agreed to a long-term deal with star winger Cutter Gauthier.The Ducks announced on Tuesday that they have inked Gauthier to a six-year contract to keep him in Anaheim, the team revealed on its social media.“CUT IT! Our man Cutter signs […] The post Ducks Sign Cutter Gauthier to New Contract appeared first on HEAVY.

After creating salary-cap space with the release of Chris Kreider, the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday signed Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract, with GM Pat Verbeek saying in a statement that the 22-year-old left wing is "a major part of our young core."

The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million contract Tuesday night, getting the deal done on the eve of players reporting to training camp. Gauthier, 22, was the most prominent restricted free agent still unsigned with two weeks left before the start of the season. "We are pleased to get Cutter signed to a long-term deal and have him in camp on time,” general manager Pat Verbeek said in a statement announcing the contract.

The Anaheim Ducks agreed to a six-year contract with restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier, the team announced Tuesday.

Gauthier will earn $13.5 million per season through 2031-32 with nearly 85% of his contract coming in signing bonuses.

The Anaheim Ducks got their last big piece of business done for the off-season, signing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year extension.

Gauthier becomes the second-highest paid player on his team, only trailing Leo Carlsson.