The Anaheim Ducks re-sign Cutter Gauthier with a six-year contract extension, keeping him under team control through the 2031-32 season. The deal carries an average annual value of $13.5 million, according to multiple reports. The contract is structured with a significant portion of the value coming upfront.
Yahoo Sports reports that nearly 85% of the contract money comes through signing bonuses, which the outlet frames as a move that avoids uncertainty ahead of training camp. The Athletic also highlights Gauthier’s recent performance, saying he has a breakout 2025-26 season that includes 41 goals, a team-high total. Another outlet notes his new salary position within the Ducks’ roster.
As part of the extension details, Yahoo Sports-NHL states that Gauthier becomes the Ducks’ second-highest paid player. Across the reports, the main differences are in how the contract structure and team-salary implications are emphasized.
