Three Philadelphia Flyers players, Brayden Schenn, Jordan Weal, and Brandon Manning all filed for arbitration yesterday. This is one way a restricted free agent player like these can pry a better deal from their team without signing a third-party offer sheet.
The election of this option causes some fan confusion, and in the case of Brayden Schenn, the stakes feel particularly high. Here’s some answers to common questions that people usually ask about the process.
What happens in arbitration?
The player and the team each present their case as to what salary the player deserves to an independent arbiter.