​Rewritten: On November 11, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) controlled the puck under pressure from Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and center Martin Necas (88) in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images. The Philadelphia Flyers shook up the league with their offer sheet to Leo Carlsson. Will it influence Cale Makar’s upcoming contract or Macklin Celebrini’s? Pavel Dorofeyev was introduced to New York. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily—July 4.
Colorado Hockey Now notes that the Carlsson offer sheet was monumental. There had been whispers for weeks about such a move, but it still surprised us with its timing and magnitude. I jotted down some quick thoughts on the offer sheet and what it could mean for Cale Makar’s extension.
Around The NHL this week: PhillyHockey Now provides specifics on the Carlsson offer sheet, including his first-year salary and how long the Ducks have to decide, plus whether the Ducks can match the front-loaded terms. San Jose Hockey Now reports that the Carlsson offer sheet shouldn’t affect Macklin Celebrini, per his agent. Forever Blueshirts notes Pavel Dorofeyev is ready to embrace New York’s bright lights as he begins his next chapter with the Rangers. Pittsburgh Hockey Now covers newly acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre signing his contract. Detroit Hockey Now observes the Red Wings have just under $19 million in remaining cap space with Simon Edvinsson to sign and ponders whether a forward addition is on the horizon.
This post, “Deen’s Daily: League-Changing Offer Sheet; Impact on Makar’s Next Deal; Dorofeyev Introduced in NYC,” appears on Colorado Hockey Now.