Topic

Arbitration

5 stories from the newsroom.

Cole Sillinger moves the puck for Columbus against Boston on April 12, 2026. File photo. — Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

CBJ

Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year deal

Columbus avoided arbitration by locking up the hometown forward through 2028-29.

Akira Schmid makes a save for Vegas against Nashville on March 21, 2026. File photo. — Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

FLA

VGK

Panthers Sign Akira Schmid to Two-Year Deal, Avoid Arbitration

Florida locked up its backup goaltender at $2 million per season, clearing the last hearing date on the league's arbitration calendar.

Jet Greaves makes a save for Columbus as Washington's Alex Ovechkin looks for a rebound on April 14, 2026. File photo. — Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

CBJ

Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves Head to Arbitration Hearing

Columbus goalie's hearing is set for July 23 in Toronto after the sides failed to bridge a significant gap in contract talks.

Jamie Drysdale battles Jordan Staal for Philadelphia against Carolina on May 7, 2026. File photo. — Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

PHI

Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale to four-year, $26 million extension

The 24-year-old defenseman's deal carries a $6.5 million cap hit and avoids arbitration.

Cole Perfetti shields the puck for Winnipeg against San Jose on April 16, 2026. File photo. — Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

WPG

Jets sign Cole Perfetti to five-year extension

Winnipeg locks up forward through 2031 with $30 million deal, avoiding arbitration hearing.