Anaheim Ducks Match Flyers' $90M Offer for Leo Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five‑year, $90 million offer sheet to acquire 21‑year‑old Swedish centre Leo Carlsson. Carlsson, who posted 22 goals and 35 assists last season, is among the NHL’s most promising young talents.

The contract guarantees an average annual salary of $18 million, the highest in the league. With the signing, the Ducks aim to bolster their offensive core and contend for the Stanley Cup next season.

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