Ducks Match Carlsson Offer Sheet, Making Him NHL's Highest-Paid Player

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Leo Carlsson. This significant transaction results in the 21-year-old center becoming the highest-paid player in NHL history, with an average annual value of $18 million. The move highlights a major investment in the young talent.