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.
| POLL | ||
JANVIER 5 | 134 ANSWERS Anaheim Ducks Sign Massive Extension With Over Ten Years of Deferred Salary Was this a good deal for Frank Vatrano to make? | ||
| Yes | 110 | 82.1 % |
| No | 24 | 17.9 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Adam Fantilli | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Nico Hischier | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Dawson Mercer | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Dougie Hamilton | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jonathan Drouin | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Timo Meier | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Josh Morrissey | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Morgan Barron | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Morgan Geekie | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Samuel Helenius | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Adrian Kempe | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Cale Makar | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Auston Matthews | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Stefan Noesen | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Neal Pionk | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Evan Rodrigues | 1 | - | 1 | |
| James Van Riemsdyk | 1 | - | 1 | |
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| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Capitals | 47 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 69 | |
Jets | 49 | 32 | 14 | 3 | 67 | |
Golden Knights | 47 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 62 | |
Maple Leafs | 49 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 62 | |
Oilers | 47 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 61 | |
Hurricanes | 48 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 61 | |
Wild | 47 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 60 | |
Devils | 50 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 60 | |
Stars | 47 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 59 | |
Panthers | 49 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 59 | |
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