The Anaheim Ducks have set a new franchise record by signing defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension, announced on Thursday. Boasting a $9 million average annual value (AAV), this deal stands as the richest in Ducks\u2019 history, solidifying LaCombe\u2019s role as the backbone of Anaheim\u2019s rebuilding efforts.<\/p>\n
Jackson LaCombe’s form<\/p>\n
At just 24, Jackson LaCombe has established himself as Anaheim\u2019s premier defenseman. Last season, he notched an impressive 43 points (14 goals, 29 assists) across 75 games, placing third on the team with 129 blocks and leading all skaters with an average ice time of 22:18 per game. His seamless partnership with veteran Radko Gudas underscored his ability to anchor the defense while adding offensive spark.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is an exciting day for my family, and I am grateful to the organization for their belief in me,\u201d LaCombe said. \u201cIt was an easy decision for me to commit my future to the Ducks and Orange County. We are building something special here, and I am excited to do everything I can to help this team win.\u201d<\/p>\n
Details about the contract<\/p>\n
The contract, effective from the 2026-27 season through 2033-34, comes as LaCombe nears the end of his current two-year bridge deal ($925,000 AAV). The $9 million AAV aligns with the recent seven-year, $63 million contract signed by New Jersey Devils<\/a> defenseman Luke Hughes, though LaCombe\u2019s deal extends a year longer, marking a historic milestone for the Ducks.<\/p>\n Jackson LaCombe\u2019s international stardom<\/p>\n