Philadelphia Flyers have submitted a five-year offer sheet worth 18 million dollars per season to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson. The restricted free agent now awaits a decision from his current club within seven days.
The offer, described as the largest in NHL history by salary cap hit, was made on Friday evening. Anaheim can match the deal to retain Carlsson or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Anaheim legend Teemu Selänne called the sum "completely insane" in comments to Iltalehti. He added that while he supports strong player contracts in general, he believes Carlsson has not yet earned such a salary.
The next seven days will determine the outcome. Anaheim is expected to analyze the financial impact in the first three days, followed by growing rumors before a final decision on day seven.
If matched, Carlsson stays in Anaheim on the league's highest-paid contract. If not, he joins Philadelphia, a move that could reshape salary structures across the NHL.
