Anaheim Ducks Sign Massive Extension With Over Ten Years of Deferred Salary
The Anaheim Ducks have locked down Frank Vatrano for another three seasons, but it's a contract that comes with a very unique pay structure.
An unrestricted free agent at seasons end, there was much speculation this year about a potential trade involving Anaheim's Frank Vatrano, but now that has all been put to bed.
On Sunday, the 30-year old forward announced he has re-signed with the Ducks for three seasons after 2024/25, and with the young core coming up around him, it's become clear that he's committed to helping this team grow long-term.
However, it's no a normal deal, outlined by insider Pierre LeBrun as he reveals that part of the salary will be deferred, as Vatrano will be given $900,000 a year starting in 2035 for 10 years, tallying $9 million long after his playing days will be over.
While this is a great way for a player to get financial security in the long run, as LeBrun mentions, it's also a very unique way to get around taxes in California, something that the Los Angeles Dodgers clearly figured out with Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani, as they deferred a large majority of his salary.
Ultimately, this appears to be a very good move for Anaheim and Vatrano, as they look in an All-Star forward for what may be the remainder of his prime as they look to take a step towards being competitive, and for Vatrano, he finds long-term security and a way around California's tax system.
| G | A | PTS | ||
| J.T. Miller | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Devon Toews | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Lane Hutson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Nick Suzuki | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Tom Wilson | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Cole Caufield | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jonathan Lekkerimaki | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Dawson Mercer | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| John-Jason Peterka | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Aliaksei Protas | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| John Carlson | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Quinn Hughes | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Paul Cotter | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Kirby Dach | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jake Debrusk | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Kaiden Guhle | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Adam Larsson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Ondrej Palat | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Mikko Rantanen | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Tage Thompson | 1 | - | 1 | |
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| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Golden Knights | 39 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 57 | |
Capitals | 40 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 56 | |
Jets | 41 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 56 | |
Wild | 40 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 54 | |
Maple Leafs | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 54 | |
Devils | 43 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 53 | |
Kings | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 51 | |
Oilers | 39 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 51 | |
Avalanche | 41 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 51 | |
Hurricanes | 40 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 50 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||