The NHL Gamers Affiliation has introduced that 11 gamers have filed for wage arbitration for the 2025 offseason. Wage arbitration is an choice for restricted free brokers to file for, and an impartial arbitrator is then in a position to award a wage to the participant, and may both be a one- or two-year deal.
For a full clarification of arbitration, Puckpedia has a breakdown here.
A participant who recordsdata for arbitration can nonetheless signal a contract with their group up till the listening to with the arbitrator begins; nonetheless, they’re now ineligible for a proposal sheet. Groups have till 5 p.m. on July 6 to train their choice to file arbitration with a participant.
RFA’s Submitting for Arbitration
Morgan Barron, Winnipeg Jets
After one other efficient season as a bottom-six winger, Morgan Barron has filed for arbitration. No matter whether or not or not a one or two-year deal is awarded, this deal will lead Barron to unrestricted free company. Barron has posted 54 factors during the last three seasons, with 15 of these coming within the 2024-25 season. He is an effective two-way participant who is ready to pitch in a bit offensively, however can even play nicely defensively.
Associated: 2025 NHL Free Company Tracker
Lukas Dostal, Anaheim Geese
Regardless of the Anaheim Geese struggling but once more, Lukas Dostal was a really shiny spot for the membership. Posting a document of 23-23-7 and a .903 save share, he was arguably their Most worthy asset popping out of this previous season. Dostal is 25 years outdated, and over the previous two seasons, he has performed in 98 video games, which is a transparent signal that he’s prepared and in a position to take over the crease because the starter, particularly after the departure of John Gibson.
Drew Helleson, Anaheim Geese
Sticking with the Geese, defenseman Drew Helleson additionally filed for arbitration. The 6-foot-3, right-shot defenseman broke into the league and had a fairly spectacular rookie season, given the expectations for him. He was bodily, blocked a number of photographs, and was a gradual addition to the blue line for the Geese. Helleson completed twelfth in Calder Trophy voting in 2024-25.
Kaapo Kakko, Seattle Kraken
After being dealt by the New York Rangers, the previous second-overall draft choose joined the Seattle Kraken and had an enormous soar in manufacturing, scoring 30 factors in his ultimate 49 video games of the season. Kakko has completed very well adjusting his sport into turning into a two-way winger, and whereas he hasn’t lived as much as the offensive output many would hope for at second general, he’s establishing himself as an excellent asset for the Kraken.
Nicholas Robertson, Toronto Maple Leafs
Nicholas Robertson has struggled to determine himself as a full-time roster participant for the Toronto Maple Leafs, however took an enormous step in the appropriate route this previous season. After requesting a trade within the 2024 offseason, he in the end returned to the Leafs and set a career-high in video games performed, targets, blocks, and hits. Whereas he nonetheless has some work to do to stay within the lineup for a full season and playoffs, Robertson has made some huge progress.
Dylan Samberg, Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets have a whole lot of high quality items on their protection group, together with Josh Morrissey, Dylan DeMelo, and Neal Pionk, however Dylan Samberg has established himself as a really helpful piece of that blue line. He has first rate offensive output, could be very dependable defensively, blocks a number of photographs, and does all the pieces requested of him.
Arvid Soderblom, Chicago Blackhawks
After a couple of seasons serving because the backup goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks, Arvid Soderblom is seemingly getting nearer to taking his subsequent step and taking up the crease. In 36 appearances, Soderblom posted a 10-18-7 document and a .898 save share. Whereas these may definitely be improved, the Blackhawks struggled lots this season, and Soderblom did present a whole lot of promise all through the season.
Jayden Struble, Montreal Canadiens
After enjoying 56 video games in back-to-back seasons, Jayden Struble is seeking to make himself a everlasting fixture on the Montreal Canadiens’ blue line. He performs a really bodily sport, he skates and defends nicely, and makes for a really strong third-pair defenseman, of may even match within the top-four alongside Noah Dobson.
Conor Timmins, Buffalo Sabres
After bouncing round fairly a bit, the 26-year-old defenseman Conor Timmins is now on his fifth group with the Buffalo Sabres acquiring his rights from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Timmins is an effective offensively-minded defenseman and may serve nicely within the lineup, however has some defensive lapses that always price him a spot within the lineup. He’ll look to slot in on the protection group with the Sabres.
Maksim Tsyplakov, New York Islanders
After becoming a member of the New York Islanders out of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), Maksim Tsyplakov had a really sturdy rookie season, proving himself as a scoring winger with 35 factors in 77 video games, but in addition as a bodily risk, ending fourth on his group with 140 hits. As he will get extra snug within the NHL, Tsyplakov may flip into an incredible winger for the Islanders, however an arbitration deal, whether or not it’s one 12 months or two, will lead him to unrestricted free company.
Gabriel Vilardi, Winnipeg Jets
One other participant from the Jets filed for arbitration, with that being Gabriel Vilardi. Since being acquired from the Los Angeles Kings, Vilardi has been an excellent asset on the highest line with Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor. Scoring 27 targets and 61 factors in 2024-25, Vilardi’s worth skyrocketed, and whereas arbitration can result in a brief deal, the Jets will probably try to have a look at an extended deal fairly than enable Vilardi to hit unrestricted free company.
