NHL fans shocked after Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to $81M contract
Cutter Gauthier scored 41 goals during his breakout 2025-26 season
Anaheim Ducks' winger Cutter Gauthier has shocked fans with his $81 million, six-year contract extension. The 22-year-old forward, who averaged 41 goals and 69 points over 76 games in the 2025-26 season, will earn $13.5 million per year through the 2031-32 NHL season. Gauthier's extension came after the Ducks dealt with salary pressures from signing young center Leo Carlsson to a massive deal.
Gauthier's average annual value (AAV) is still a significant investment, but his impressive play has led Anaheim to view him as a crucial part of their future.
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