Ducks match Carlsson 5-year, $90 million offer sheet from Flyers

The Anaheim Ducks have matched a five-year, $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers to retain center Leo Carlsson. The contract, which averages $18 million annually, is the richest in NHL history.
Why it matters
This deal sets a new financial benchmark for NHL player contracts and highlights the aggressive use of offer sheets in professional hockey.
21-year-old center to receive $18 million annually, had 67 points for Anaheim last season
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing contract terms and quotes without political or social framing.
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