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Originally Posted by Icon
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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Players cannot walk away from arbitration awards, only teams can if it is player initiated.