Why Ducks' Tristan Luneau got $43.2 million deal after just 14 NHL games

TRENDINGCowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. trade gradesYankees oust Red SoxGray questions Red Sox decisionsOgunbowale's WNBA recordStory byStory byWhy Ducks' Tristan Luneau got $43.2 million deal after just 14 NHL gamesMike Brehm, USA TODAYThu, October 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDucks hand out a $7.2 million AAV contract to a player with just 14 NHL gamesWhat's next!?!? $5 million AAV for the Stabucks barista down the street!?!?HockeyFeedAnaheim Ducks Finalize Tristan Luneau Contract ExtensionThe Tristan Luneau contract extension is official. The Anaheim Ducks have signed their young defenceman to a six-year deal worth $43.2 million, carrying a $7.2 million average annual value. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the deal on October 1st. It comes while Luneau still has a year left on his entry-level contract. https://www.twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2105732336109195296 Friedman noted the …Last Word on SportsLeo Carlsson Pens Letter to Ducks Fans Explaining Offer SheetAnaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson penned a letter to Ducks fans about his decision to sign the offer sheet that he signed during the summer.Early in free agency, the Philadelphia Flyers offered Carlsson a monster five-year, $90 million deal that, at $18 million per season, made him the league’s highest-paid player this season.The Ducks ultimately […] The post Leo Carlsson Pens Letter to Ducks Fans Explaining Offer Sheet appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementFlyers Willing to Trade Two Forwards to Land $69 Million StarPhiladelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere is willing to trade away two solid forwards to help land a star player. The post Flyers Willing to Trade Two Forwards to Land $69 Million Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year, $16 million contract extensionAssociated PressWhy Patrik Laine Is Still Free Agent After CanadiensPatrik Laine continues to look for his new NHL home. A player who once looked like one of the most promising young forwards in the league for the Montreal Canadiens now simply wants a place to play. The NHL season got underway this week. The Habs played on opening night, defeating the Maple Leafs, 3-2. […] The post Why Patrik Laine Is Still Free Agent After Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise?In part one of The Lead’s Pacific Division preview, one team rose even more after last year. In a weak division, there was a noticeable shake-up in who will make the playoffs. That said, what’s to come for the anticipated playoff teams? The Golden Knights still seem to be a fixture in the division. The […] The post NHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise? appeared first on The Lead.The LeadNew York Rangers $52.15 Million Star Named Top NHL Trade CandidateThe New York Rangers have made some notable changes to their roster since last season.They have moved on from former players like Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, Will Borgen, Sam Carrick, Brennan Othmann, and Carson Soucy over that span. Now, a notable Rangers forward is already creating chatter in the rumor mill during the early stages […] The post New York Rangers $52.15 Million Star Named Top NHL Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRed Wings Star Projected to get $14 Million AAV Contract OfferA key Detroit Red Wings forward is projected to receive a new contract offer in the neighborhood of $14 million per year. The post Red Wings Star Projected to get $14 Million AAV Contract Offer appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJudd Caulfield among UND alums on opening-night NHL rostersSep. 29—GRAND FORKS — Judd Caulfield is one step closer to playing in the NHL. The former Grand Forks Central and UND winger has made the Anaheim Ducks' opening-night roster. The Ducks open the regular season Friday in Las Vegas. Caulfield parlayed a strong 2025-26 season with Anaheim's top minor league club, the San Diego Gulls, into an NHL contract this summer. He signed a two-year, $1.75 ...Grand Forks HeraldWhich Devils Will Benefit The Most From A Rising Salary CapThe salary cap is only going up, and it’s changing the NHL landscape. The Devils are in a good spot cap-wise, yet have a few players who can cash in big because of the market.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsGolden Knights sign William Karlsson to a 2-year, $13.5 million extensionWilliam Karlsson, one of three remaining original Golden Knights players known as the Misfits, signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract extension with Vegas on Wednesday. Karlsson is one of the NHL's top two-way players because of his ability to finish at the goal and defend the entire ice. The Golden Knights selected him from Columbus in the 2017 expansion draft, and Karlsson immediately produced 43 goals, which remains the club's single-season record, with a plus-49 rating that led the league.Associated PressPenguins’ Ville Koivunen Contract Extension Gets Immediate ReturnOne of the best ways to know how a team feels about a player is to watch what they do as far as contract plans. The Pittsburgh Penguins recently signed Ville Koivunen to an unexpectedly big new deal. The NHL world wasn’t sure what to make of it. But if you’re trying to assess it, […] The post Penguins’ Ville Koivunen Contract Extension Gets Immediate Return appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLucas Raymond Has to Be Detroit’s Best PlayerDylan Larkin is out the first two games, so Lucas Raymond becomes Detroit's best player. #RedWingsDetroit Sports NationVegas Golden Knights Make Decision on Next William Karlsson ContractThe Vegas Golden Knights have some good news on this Wednesday, as the NHL season is just getting underway. Vegas managed a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night to open the NHL season, and today they reward one of their veteran forwards, who has been getting it done for them for a long …Last Word on SportsSabres Sign Louis Crevier To Four-Year Contract Extension On The Eve Of Regular Season25-year-old defenseman was acquired from Chicago in June in the Bowen Byram dealThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresRangers Daily: Lafreniere tries to ‘capture momentum;’ MacKinnon fightAlexis Lafreniere turns 25 years old in 10 days, just began his seventh (!) season already with the New York […]Forever BlueshirtsJalen Duren’s $200 Million Price Tag Should Worry DetroitDetroit is out of runway on the Jalen Duren standoff, and the math cuts both ways. #PistonsDetroit Sports NationNashville's Next Move and Why a Trade Could Be in the WorksAfter finalizing the 23-man roster, it seems as the Predators are looking to make another changeNashville Predators On SI