The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract extension worth $81 million, according to multiple outlets. The deal keeps Gauthier through the 2031-32 season.
The 22-year-old is now the second-highest paid player on the Ducks, per Yahoo Sports. GM Pat Verbeek stated that Gauthier is "a major part of our young core," ESPN reported. ESPN also noted that the Ducks created salary-cap space ahead of the signing by releasing Chris Kreider.