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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

Ducks Match Offer Sheet, Retain Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks for Leo Carlsson, keeping the young center with the team. Carlsson will earn $18 million annually over the next five seasons.

Defenseman Contracts Raise Eyebrows The recent contract signed by Bowen Byram, at $12.5 million per year, has drawn mixed reactions. Some are questioning the value, while others suggest that more expensive defenseman deals, like those of Cale Makar, are on the horizon.