ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) \u2014 The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million contract Tuesday night, getting the deal done on the eve of players reporting to training camp.<\/p>\n
Gauthier, 22, was the most prominent restricted free agent still unsigned with two weeks left before the start of the season. He will count $13.5 million against the salary cap through the 2031-32 season.<\/p>\n
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