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Old 07-18-2022, 05:39 PM   #76
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Doesn't this mean if an arbitrator decides on say a $9.5mil deal, since it was the team that filed for arbitration, Tkachuk's side would have to accept, and if he doesn't then he's a UFA? (basically the same as player filed arbitration, but from the other party)

Pretty sure this just buys them negotiating time at the cost of leverage.
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