Cutter Gauthier’s contract talks are heating up as the Ducks weigh a bold move—potentially trading Alex Killorn or Frank Vatrano to free up $13M+ for a long-term deal. With stars like Auston Matthews setting the trend for shorter, higher-value contracts, Gauthier may land a 4-5 year pact, betting on his future upside. Already proven willing to fight for his rights after being traded from Philly, he could be seeking $12-13M annually. The GM faces a tough call: locking him in long-term to keep annual cap hits low, while also preparing for Beckett Seneca’s next contract. Losing Gauthier isn’t an option—this is the classic dilemma of building a star-studded roster with limited cap space.

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