Eleven players across the NHL have elected for salary arbitration, per the NHLPA.
Those names include:
- F Morgan Barron (Winnipeg Jets)
- G Lukas Dostal (Anaheim Ducks)
- D Drew Helleson (Anaheim Ducks)
- F Kaapo Kakko (Seattle Kraken)
- F Nicholas Robertson (Toronto Maple Leafs)
- D Dylan Samberg (Winnipeg Jets)
- G Arvid Soderblom (Chicago Blackhawks)
- D Jayden Struble (Montreal Canadiens)
- D Conor Timmins (Buffalo Sabres)
- F Maxim Tsyplakov (New York Islanders)
- F Gabriel Vilardi (Winnipeg Jets)
The deadline for second club-elected arbitration is Sunday at 5 p.m., with arbitration hearings scheduled from July 20 to August 4. Two seasons ago, 23 players filed for arbitration, and last summer, that number dropped to 14 — a downward trend that continues this year.
As a reminder, not every player is expected to head to a hearing, as negotiations will continue leading into July 20. However, each player who elects for salary arbitration is now prohibited from negotiating with other teams or signing an offer sheet.
Not exactly sure why Soderblom is going to arbitration. Hawks need to get to the floor and unless he’s asking for 10 million a year( Doubtful), what’s the goal here? I mean he was better last year to be sure but if Broissoit is healthy( ?) He probably starts out at Rockford with Commesso. I’d expect a quick signing here and Crevier too.
I’m reading the general consensus as Soderblom is expected to start in NHL opposite of Knight in 2025-26. Commesso returns to Rockford. Broissoit (if healthy) is the wild card.
FYI, Hawks are over the floor by about $2.5MM. Not a huge cushion, but all that matters is that you remain above the floor during the season.
I agree with you that that’s what might happen. I’m not sure why the Hawks didn’t move Broissoit but if Josh says they are only a couple of million above the floor that could be a reason. I’m not sure what value Broissoit has either sitting in the press box or in Rockford but it’s worth watching going into camp. I kind of expected the Hawks to make a play for at least 1 7-10 million dollar guy who can score but there’s no time for a competition in pre season anymore between Goalies. I still have to think Davidson has a trade in him sooner rather than later. Could be interesting.