Flyers offer Leo Carlsson $90 million as Ducks consider response

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Flyers offer Leo Carlsson $90 million as Ducks consider response
Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers have tendered a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks on July 3. If accepted, the deal will make Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL with an average annual value of $18 million. The Ducks have seven days to match the offer or will receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Carlsson, selected second overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, scored 29 goals and 67 points in 70 games last season. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek previously indicated he would match any offers for Carlsson, pending his assessment of this significant proposal.

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  • Flyers tender offer sheet on July 3, 2026.
  • Carlsson's contract averages $18 million per year.
  • Ducks have seven days to respond to the offer.
  • Carlsson recorded 29 goals and 67 points last season.
  • Compensation includes four first-round draft picks if Ducks decline.
Latest Updates
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What they're saying
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We knew an offer sheet was coming, but maybe not one this big. The Philadelphia Flyers have tendered an offer […] The post Flyers Give Leo Carlsson a Massive Offer Sheet; Philly Awaits Ducks Decision appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.

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The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.

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The Flyers said Friday that they have tendered an offer to sheet to Anaheim Ducks star center Leo Carlsson for a five-year deal that's worth $18 million annually.

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