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Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million ...
Key takeaway The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million deal extended by the Flyers one week ago.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
In Magnolia , where hockey fans often gather to watch their favorite teams, the news of the Anaheim Ducks matching the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is likely to spark interesting discussions. The $90 million deal will have a ripple effect on the NHL's salary structure, and locals will be watching to see how this impacts the league's valuations of young talent. As the Ducks navigate the challenges of retaining their young players while managing the salary cap, Magnolia residents who follow the team will be keeping a close eye on general manager Pat Verbeek's roster-building decisions. With the Ducks' payroll now at the limit of the cap, fans will be eager to see how the team performs next season and whether the investment in Carlsson will pay off. The community's hockey enthusiasts will be debating the implications of this deal and its potential impact on the team's future success.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million ...
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