Carlsson Signs Mega Deal With Flyers | Philadelphia Flyers News

Leo Carlsson just became the NHL’s highest-paid player after signing a five-year, $90 million deal with the Flyers—$18 million annually—surpassing Kaprizov’s old record. The Ducks matched the offer, despite criticism for waiting, to avoid losing their top center for draft picks. Carlsson’s agents say the Ducks actually offered him an eight-year, $84 million deal before the season started, but they held out for a better deal, which came when the Flyers threw down a front-loaded, bonus-rich offer. The Ducks matched it, keeping Carlsson in Anaheim, now under the weight of a massive contract and high expectations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16a1ece803ce097d