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Flyers Shock NHL, Offer Carlsson $18M Deal
3 Jul
Summary
- Flyers tendered a five-year, $18 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson.
- Carlsson recorded 67 points in 70 games last season.
- He was the second overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft.
The Philadelphia Flyers have initiated a major transaction by tendering a five-year offer sheet to restricted free agent Leo Carlsson, with an average annual value of $18 million. This significant offer positions Carlsson to become one of the NHL's highest-paid players.
Carlsson, a 21-year-old forward, has demonstrated remarkable growth since the Anaheim Ducks selected him second overall in the 2023 draft. In the most recent season, he amassed 67 points, with 29 goals and 38 assists, achievements that ranked second on his team in 70 games played. His performance was instrumental as the Ducks ended a long playoff drought, and he further contributed four goals and seven assists during their 12 postseason appearances.
His development has been consistent, progressing from 12 goals and 29 points as a rookie to 20 goals and 45 points in the 2024-25 season, culminating in this past season's impressive stats. Carlsson also holds a franchise record, becoming the youngest player in Ducks history to score a hat trick in November 2024 at the age of 18.
The Ducks have successfully assembled a promising young core, with Carlsson slated as their top center. This group also includes standout players like Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke on the wings, and defenseman Jackson LaCombe, as they aim for continued success following their second-round playoff exit.
