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Ducks Sign Jackson LaCombe to Eight-Year, $72 Million Extension

The eight-year, $72 million deal begins in 2026–27, setting a franchise record for total value.

Jan 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) shoots on goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe shoots the puck during their game against the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 18, 2024, at Honda Center. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Overview

  • The contract carries a $9 million average annual value and runs through the 2033–34 season after his current $925,000 year.
  • It is the richest total-dollar agreement in Ducks history, according to the team and multiple reports.
  • LaCombe, 24, secured the deal after a 2024–25 breakout with 14 goals, 43 points, and a team-high 22:18 average ice time.
  • General manager Pat Verbeek said finalizing LaCombe was a priority as Anaheim builds its core, days after Mason McTavish signed for six years and $42 million.
  • The extension aligns with rising market prices for young defensemen, matching Luke Hughes’ $9 million AAV, as Anaheim approaches RFA decisions on Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Owen Zellweger, and Pavel Mintyukov.