In a somewhat uncommon move, the Minnesota Wild opted to file for salary arbitration with restricted free agent forward Kevin Fiala, according to a tweet by the Wild’s PR department. The arbitration with the a neutral third party is scheduled to take place between August 11th through the 16th, though the Wild and Fiala’s agent, Craig Oster, may continue to work towards a deal in the meantime.
The #mnwild has elected salary arbitration with forward Kevin Fiala. NHL salary arbitration hearings will be held Aug. 11 - 26.