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Originally Posted by Nelson
Isn’t it that if a player files for arbitration, the player gets the arbitrated amount but the team gets to pick a 1-year or 2-year term? If so, I imagine Tkachuk isn’t filing for arbitration to guarantee that he can take his 1-year, $9M qualifying offer and go to UFA ASAP.
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Players in their final year of RFA eligibility can only get a one year contract out of arbitration. Tkachuk and Mangiapane would be smart to go the arbitration route. Max dollars for this year and max leverage on the Flames.