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Leo Carlsson is playing well under contract pressure

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from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,

Even with immense pressure on his shoulders, Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson seems to be fitting the bill so far.

This summer, Carlsson made headlines by signing an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers , with the deal carrying an AAV of $18 million across five seasons. The Ducks were able to match the contract, making the Swede the highest-paid player in the league (for now) .

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