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Ducks Goalie Lukas Dostal Signs Five-Year Contract, Avoids Arbitration

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JUL 17 – Lukas Dostal becomes the Ducks' primary goalie with a five-year, $32.5 million deal, ranked 10th highest-paid goalie in the NHL at $6.5 million annual average value.

  • On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks re-signed Lukas Dostal to a five-year extension, the deal valued at $32.5 million.
  • Following the June 28 trade of John Gibson, the Ducks and Dostal avoided arbitration in August, cementing his role as the primary starter.
  • In 54 games last season, Dostal posted a.903 save percentage, 3.10 goals-against average, and 14.3 goals saved above expected, according to moneypuck.com.
  • Team leadership responded with quotes, with Pat Verbeek saying `we are so pleased to get this deal done`, while Henry Samueli added `We’re not going to write stupid cheques`.
  • The Ducks still hold over $22 million in cap space with Mason McTavish unsigned, as they aim for their best hockey since 2018.
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Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signs five-year contract, avoids arbitration

Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal has signed a five-year contract to stay with the team. The announcement was made Thursday through the team’s social media.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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