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Ducks Reportedly Keep Calling Calgary on Zach Whitecloud to Fill Right-Side Defense Hole

Jul 18, 2026

A source tells The Win Column that Zach Whitecloud remains a player Anaheim keeps calling on, and The Hockey News reports the Ducks’ interest is ongoing — even as the team works to shed veteran salary for Cutter Gauthier.

Ducks Reportedly Willing to Attach a 2027 Second-Round Pick to Move Veteran Salary for Cutter Gauthier

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Jul 16, 2026

David Pagnotta says Anaheim is willing to add one of its three 2027 second-round picks to move Frank Vatrano, Alex Killorn or Chris Kreider — and Cutter Gauthier’s ask is reportedly in the $15 million range.

Ducks Reportedly Shopping Frank Vatrano to Vancouver to Clear Money for Cutter Gauthier

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Jul 14, 2026

Rick Dhaliwal says Anaheim called the Canucks about taking Frank Vatrano and will likely need to attach sweeteners to move salary — all to fund Cutter Gauthier’s next contract.

Cutter Gauthier’s Camp Reportedly Seeking Around $15 Million Per Year From Ducks After Carlsson Match

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Jul 12, 2026

David Pagnotta says Cutter Gauthier’s asking price has climbed to roughly $15 million annually — against just under $10 million in Anaheim cap space.

Ducks Match Flyers’ Five-Year, $90 Million Offer Sheet to Keep Leo Carlsson

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Jul 9, 2026

Anaheim matched Philadelphia’s record $18 million AAV offer sheet Thursday, keeping its 21-year-old No. 1 center — and inheriting a cap squeeze with Cutter Gauthier still unsigned.

Flyers Sign Leo Carlsson to Five-Year, $90 Million Offer Sheet; Ducks Have Seven Days to Match

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Jul 5, 2026

Philadelphia tendered a five-year, $18 million AAV offer sheet to Anaheim’s restricted free agent center on Friday. The Ducks reportedly intend to match — and their quiet start to free agency suddenly makes sense.