Casual discussions have begun between the Ducks and two key players
Fourth Period’s Dave Pagnotta joined Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play with Steve Kouleas and Craig Button and was asked what extensions for Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier with the Anaheim Ducks could look like.
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Steve Kouleas: “Joining us now. Sirius
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Dave Pagnotta: “It’s going to be a big deal for both of these guys, that’s for sure. The way they’re playing, the way they’re both performing, they’re going to get a pretty hefty deal, and with what’s going on right now, I’ll preface this by saying they’ve had very, very loose discussions.”
I don’t think the actual process of negotiating that definition has taken place yet, but it is a draft. Don’t worry, they’ll find out. But it’s going to cost. The better these guys perform, the more consistent they are. It’s going to cost them a pretty penny to lock them up.
Now if they’re going for the long term, and we’ve noticed a lot of younger guys these days, especially the ones coming out of their ELC, they’re going for the full term. You’re looking at some big numbers, and probably eight figures on an AAV for Carlsson, and Gauthier, not that far behind.
I guess, again, I’ll go with what you said regarding position and overall responsibility. I think Carlsson will definitely order more plus at this point. The numbers are better. But you’re looking at a team that has a lot of cap space starting next season. They have a lot of wiggle room now, but a big chunk of that $30, $40 million they have to play with next year will ultimately go to both Gauthier and Carlsson.
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