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The Anaheim Ducks are in a cap bind after signing star Leo Carlsson, leaving them scrambling to re-sign explosive scorer Cutter Gauthier—who’s demanding a Bedard-level payday. With no room under the salary cap, they’d need to shed big contracts like Killorn or Vatrano. Enter the Oilers: some analysts suggest they should try to steal Gauthier, despite the steep cost in prospects and cap space. While it’s a long shot and Gauthier likely stays with Anaheim, the idea of him joining Edmonton—adding elite firepower to ease pressure on McDavid and Draisaitl—is tantalizing. Even if he doesn’t come to them, the Oilers remain hungry for a game-changing piece, eyeing players like Marchenko or Robertson as alternatives. The race for Cup contention is heating up—and both teams are exploring every option.

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