Ducks Lock In Carlsson, Gauthier’s Future in Question | Philadelphia Flyers News

The Ducks pulled off a bold cap move by keeping star prospect Leo Carlsson, rejecting Philly’s $18M/year offer and absorbing a $90M contract — but the cost? They’re now dangerously tight on cap space, forcing tough choices for players like Cutter Gauthier, whose lucrative extension may now be out of reach. With less than $10M left and Gauthier’s big payday on the line, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek has until February to make it work — or risk a trade that could shake up the roster. 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/9111dc9d49f67aee