Anaheim Ducks Sign Massive Extension With Over Ten Years of Deferred Salary

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Tom Banks
January 5, 2025  (3:46 PM)

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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.

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