Cutter Gauthier Re-Signs with Ducks on Six-Year, $81-Million Contract

Ducks restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier signed a lucrative six-year, $81-million contract extension with the team during the offseason. Gauthier led the Ducks with a stellar 41 goals and 69 points last season, helping fuel their historic offensive output and playoff run. General manager Pat Verbeek's heavy investment in young stars like Gauthier underscores the franchise's rising ambitions as they prepare for higher expectations and a targeted second season under coach Joel Quenneville.