NHL Rumor Roundup: Ducks And Flyers Deal With Consequences After Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson last week, with the contract carrying an $18 million average annual value over five seasons, which is an NHL record. The Ducks now face salary cap constraints with approximately $9 million in space remaining while needing to re-sign left winger Cutter Gauthier, potentially requiring them to shed contracts or place Troy Terry on long-term injury reserve. The Flyers, meanwhile, remain without an established first-line center following the offer sheet situation.