Cutter Gauthier’s future with the Ducks hangs in the balance as he reportedly rejected a $13M offer, demanding top-tier pay amid the team’s $9M cap crunch — forcing Anaheim to potentially trade key players like Vatrano or Kreider to make room. With a deadline looming Dec 1, missing the rest of the 2026-27 season and playoffs, the Ducks face a tough choice: swallow a discount or risk losing their star winger. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Drake Batherson is pushing for an eight-year, $10.5M deal, citing past underpayment — his consistent scoring (20+ goals for four seasons) makes him vital to the Senators’ rebuilding effort, especially after losing their captain. If Ottawa can’t meet his demands, they may need to trade him now for maximum return.
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