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Matt and Ryan Keator revealed how they rejected an initial Anaheim proposal, explored the market, and helped Leo Carlsson sign a front‑loaded Flyers offer that reshaped the NHL’s contract landscape.
Matt Keator and Ryan Keator slowed talks with the Anaheim Ducks to gauge Connor Bedard's contract, prompting a $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers that the Ducks matched, boosting Carlsson's salary and reshaping the market for elite young centers.
Anaheim Ducks match Philadelphia’s offer sheet on Leo Carlsson, securing the young star through 2030-31 and outlining a strategy that blends cap flexibility with a focus on winning.
The Philadelphia Flyers have placed a five‑year, $90 million contract on Leo Carlsson, giving the Ducks a week to decide whether to match and preserve their emerging momentum.
The upcoming unrestricted free‑agent period spotlights a handful of elite scorers, contract negotiations, and a reshuffling of coaching staff across the league.