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Philadelphia Flyers extend record offer sheet to Leo Carlsson

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers extend record offer sheet to Leo Carlsson

Summary

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet valued at an average annual salary of $18 million over five years. The Ducks have one week to decide whether to match the offer. This unprecedented move disrupts their salary structure, which initially anticipated contract extensions for Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier in the range of $10 million to $12 million. Carlsson finished his third NHL season with career-highs of 29 goals and 67 points. As the offer sheet evolves, this situation could influence future contracts for other notable young players, including Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini.

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By the Numbers

•Flyers offer Carlsson a five-year contract with an $18 million AAV.
•Ducks have one week to match the offer or face significant compensation.
•Carlsson recorded career-highs with 29 goals and 67 points last season.
•Ducks had anticipated lower offers for both Carlsson and Gauthier.
•Upcoming contracts for Bedard and Celebrini may be influenced by this development.

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