Flames Filing for Arbitration with Tkachuk is a Very Bad Sign Colton Pankiw | July 19, 2022 On Sunday, the NHL Players Association announced the list of players who have filed for salary arbitration, including three Calgary Flames: Andrew Mangiapane, Oliver Kylington and Matthew Phillips. One notable name…
Maple Leafs’ Mikheyev Arbitration Could End Badly The Old Prof | October 20, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ilya Mikheyev and his agent are headed for arbitration. That hearing is coming up on Wednesday. Although professional sports is a business and NHL players are…
Predators Sign Grimaldi to 1-Year Deal The Canadian Press | August 6, 2019 NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year deal worth $1 million based on the ruling of an independent arbitrator. The Predators announced the deal Tuesday night. An arbitrator heard Grimaldi’s case Sunday. Gri…
Blues’ Edmundson Awarded $3.1-Million Deal in Arbitration The Canadian Press | August 6, 2019 ST. LOUIS — Blues defenceman Joel Edmundson has been awarded a $3.1 million, one-year contract in arbitration. Edmundson was one of four St. Louis restricted free agents to file for player-elected salary arbitration this summer after helping the team w…
Predators and Grimaldi Should Avoid Arbitration Ashley Grant | July 31, 2019 Rocco Grimaldi is set for his arbitration hearing on Aug. 4 to work towards a new contract and keep the winger with the Nashville Predators for the foreseeable future. Grimaldi…
Jets’ Copp Awarded 2-Year, $4.56-Million Contract by Arbitrator The Canadian Press | July 23, 2019 Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp has been awarded a two-year, US$4.56 million contract by an arbitrator. The Jets can accept the contract or allow Copp to become an unrestricted free agent. The 25-year-old Copp scored 11 goals and had 25 points f…
Ceci and the Senators: A Case Study in Salary Arbitration Wolfram Ott | September 16, 2018 The arbitration process grants eligible Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) an avenue to receive fair salaries for their play. However, it is one of the most misunderstood elements of the NHL…
Marcus Johansson Asks for $5.25 Million in Arbitration Steven DiOssi | July 18, 2016 On Monday, the Washington Capitals’ Marcus Johansson submitted his initial request of $5.25 million ahead of arbitration set to take place on Wednesday in Toronto. The Washington Capitals have countered…
Hoffman Handles Awkward Arbitration Chris Metzger | August 13, 2015 It is one of the most awkward parts of sports: salary arbitration. When a player and team can’t agree on a contract for the upcoming season, they head to an…
In Defense of Alex Chiasson Adam Coombs | July 31, 2015 Alex Chiasson hasn’t exactly endeared himself to the Ottawa Senators’ faithful. For proof just look at some of the tweets regarding his arbitration hearing. Alex Chiasson still can't figure out…
Three of the Most Important Players Heading to Arbitration Anthony Fusco | July 22, 2015 It has been a busy summer for just about every team in the National Hockey League. The management core of each franchise has been preparing for the draft, free agency…
There’s No Question Sens’ Alex Chiasson Gets It Ryan Cowley | July 19, 2015 When the Ottawa Senators parted ways with Jason Spezza last July, it was the end of an era in Canada’s capital. Spezza, who had been the cornerstone of the franchise…