The Anaheim Ducks said in an Oct. 1, 2026, announcement that defenseman Tristan Luneau agreed to a six-year contract extension beginning in the 2027-28 season and running through 2032-33.
Luneau is 22 and has played 14 career NHL games with Anaheim. The Ducks did not disclose financial terms in their announcement. Elliotte Friedman reported the deal as six years at a $7.2 million average annual value. TSN posted the same $7.2 million AAV figure, and Sportsnet relayed Friedman's report in a post that credited him.
Friedman called it the largest contract in NHL history for a player with 14 games played. In a separate post, TSN wrote that it marked the largest contract in league history for a player with that little NHL experience. The Ducks' announcement did not include that superlative language or financial terms.
In the Ducks' release, general manager Pat Verbeek said signing Luneau long term was a priority and described him as "a top-four defenseman for years to come." Verbeek also said getting the deal done before the season started was part of the team's planning.
The Ducks said Luneau was selected in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft and has 95 points in 135 AHL games with San Diego. The team also said he ranked third in points among AHL defensemen over the past two seasons, while he has appeared in 14 NHL games for Anaheim.
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