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The NHL offseason hit overdrive when the Philadelphia Flyers signed Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet.
The Flyers were relatively quiet in free agency, seemingly because they were preparing to make Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Ducks were given the right to match the contract, this deal was far more than Anaheim was expecting Carlsson to make on his next deal.
After thinking it over, the Ducks decided to match the offer sheet and bring Carlsson back to the team for the next five years. However, by doing so, Anaheim's future plans are changed for good and have to take into account Carlsson's heavy salary with their cap decisions.
Here's what this news means for both teams moving forward.
The NHL offseason hit overdrive when the Philadelphia Flyers signed Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet.
The Flyers were relatively quiet in free agency, seemingly because they were preparing to make Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Ducks were given the right to match the contract, this deal was far more than Anaheim was expecting Carlsson to make on his next deal.
After thinking it over, the Ducks decided to match the offer sheet and bring Carlsson back to the team for the next five years. However, by doing so, Anaheim's future plans are changed for good and have to take into account Carlsson's heavy salary with their cap decisions.
Here's what this news means for both teams moving forward.
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