Flyers' Offer Sheet to Carlsson Could Make Him NHL’s Highest-Paid Player

The Philadelphia Flyers tendered a five-year offer sheet averaging $18 million per season to Ducks center Leo Carlsson, potentially making him the NHL’s highest-paid player. The Ducks have seven days to match; if they don’t, Philadelphia would receive four first-round picks as compensation. Carlsson, 21, had a breakout year with 67 points in 70 games, and reports indicate multiple teams submitted offers, signaling a high-stakes market for top RFAs (with Bedard looming as the next domino).