The Salary Tsunami Hits Anaheim The Anaheim Ducks' decision to match the Philadelphia Flyers' record breaking offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson sends shockwaves through the NHL.
The $90 million contract for a 21 year old center is no small feat, and it reveals a fundamental shift in how teams approach contracts and cap management.
This shift was never really in doubt, despite Pat Verbeek's private assurances to his peers that he would match the offer.