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Ducks Lock Up Star Forward Cutter Gauthier Long-Term
16 Sep
Summary
- Cutter Gauthier inked a six-year contract worth $13.5 million annually.
- He led the team with 41 goals and 69 points in the 2025-26 season.
- Gauthier joins franchise legends with his 40-goal season achievement.
The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday the signing of restricted free-agent forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract. This significant deal, valued at an average annual salary of $13.5 million, addresses the team's primary contractual objective.
Gauthier, a standout in the 2025-26 season, led the Ducks with an impressive 41 goals. This total more than doubled his previous rookie season performance. He also contributed significantly with 28 assists, achieving a team-high 69 points.
His prolific scoring season has etched his name in the franchise's record books. Gauthier is now one of only four players in Anaheim Ducks history to reach the 40-goal mark in a single season, following in the footsteps of legends Paul Kariya, Corey Perry, and Teemu Selanne.
