2011 NHL Arbitration

The following NHL players have elected to file for salary arbitration this summer. The deadline for players to elect salary arbitration was July 5 at 5 PM EST. The hearings will be held from July 20 to August 4, with the specific dates to be determined by the NHL and NHLPA. All arbitration dates are currently to be determined. Arbitrators are only allowed to hand out one to two year deals and their decisions must be made within 48 hours of the hearing. Teams then have 48 hours to accept or decline the arbitrator's decision. If a team has more than one player filing for arbitration, that team has 48 hours from their last player's hearing to decide if they want to accept or decline the arbitrator's decision. If a team declines an arbitrator's decision, the player becomes an unrestricted free agent. If an arbitrator's award is for more than $1,633,131 on a one-year contract, the team has the right to walk away from the decision and let the player become an unrestricted free agent. Anything under that amount, the team must accept the award. Players who have filed for arbitration cannot be given an offer sheet. The following players are still scheduled for arbitration:


Chicago Blackhawks
Chris Campoli - July 20, 2011 (Originally scheduled for August 3, 2011) (Arbitration date was pushed up because the Blackhawks were not going to accept an arbitration award) - Awarded one-year contract worth $2.5 million in arbitration (Blackhawks walked away from the award, making him an unrestricted free agent)

Nashville Predators
Shea Weber - August 2, 2011 - Awarded one-year contract worth $7.5 million in arbitration (Predators accepted the award)


The following players have re-signed with their teams prior to their arbitration hearings:

Anaheim Ducks
Andrew Cogliano - 3 years, $7.17 million (7/19/11) (Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers on 7/12/11)
Dan Sexton - 2 years, $1.1 million (7/11/11)

Buffalo Sabres
Andrej Sekera - 4 years, $11 million (7/19/11)

Carolina Hurricanes
Derek Joslin - 2 years, $1.4 million (7/8/11)

Chicago Blackhawks
Viktor Stalberg - 2 years, $1.75 million (7/10/11)

Colorado Avalanche
Kevin Porter - 1 year, $850,000 (7/9/11)
Ryan Wilson - 1 year, $1.275 million (7/9/11)

Los Angeles Kings
Alec Martinez - 2 years, undisclosed (7/8/11)
Brad Richardson - 2 years, $2.35 million (7/12/11)

Montreal Canadiens
Josh Gorges - 1 year, $2.5 million (7/22/11)

Nashville Predators
Sergei Kostitsyn - 1 year, $2.5 million (7/8/11)

New Jersey Devils
Mark Fraser - 1 year, $550,000 (7/26/11)
Zach Parise - 1 year, $6 million (7/29/11)

New York Islanders
Blake Comeau - 1 year, $2.5 million (8/2/11)

New York Rangers
Brian Boyle - 3 years, $5.1 million (7/14/11)
Ryan Callahan - 3 years, $12.875 million (7/27/11)
Brandon Dubinsky - 4 years, $16.8 million (7/21/11)
Michael Sauer - 2 years, $2.5 million (7/8/11)

Phoenix Coyotes
Lauri Korpikoski - 2 years, undisclosed (7/20/11)

Tampa Bay Lightning
Teddy Purcell - 2 years, $4.725 million (7/20/11)

Vancouver Canucks
Jannik Hansen - 3 years, $4.05 million (7/28/11)

Winnipeg Jets
Blake Wheeler - 2 years, $5.1 million (7/18/11)

Lightning Re-Sign Purcell, Lundin

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that they have re-signed left wing Teddy Purcell and defenseman Mike Lundin to one-year contracts. The financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. Purcell, who was acquired on March 3 from Los Angeles for Jeff Halpern and a third round draft pick in 2010, had six goals and nine assists for 15 points in 60 games last season. In 49 games with the Lightning last season, Lundin had three goals and 10 assists for 13 points. He also appeared in 27 games with Norfolk of the AHL, scoring two goals and 14 assists for 16 points. These aren't bad signings for the Lightning, as both players bring plenty of depth to their respected positions. Purcell gives the team some offensive ability and is versatile, as he can play on both wings, while Lundin has good puckmoving skills and is a mobile blueliner.

Kings Acquire Halpern from Lightning for Purcell, Draft Pick

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that they have acquired center Jeff Halpern from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for right wing Teddy Purcell and a third round draft pick. In 54 games this season with the Lightning, Halpern has nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. In 703 career NHL games with the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars, and Tampa Bay Lightning, he has 131 goals and 183 assists for 314 points. He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 41 games this season with the Kings, Purcell has three goals and three assists for six points. He will be a restricted free agent this summer. This is a good move for the Kings, as Halpern brings a lot of veteran depth and leadership skills to the relatively young team. Purcell will bring plenty of third-line offensive depth to the Lightning.

Kings Re-Sign Defenseman Bagnall & Forward Purcell

The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Drew Bagnall and right wing Teddy Purcell to one-year contracts. Terms of both of their deals were not disclosed. Bagnall did not appear in any NHL games last season, instead playing in 79 games with the Kings’ AHL affiliate in Manchester, scoring six assists and 150 penalty minutes. Purcell appeared in 40 games with the Kings last season, scoring four goals and 12 assists for 16 points. He also played in 38 games with Manchester, scoring 16 goals and 22 assists for 38 points. Bagnall is really nothing more than a depth signing for the Kings. He is a big, physical defenseman, but could have a hard time cracking the Kings’ lineup given the number of high-end defensive prospects they have. Purcell is not a bad signing for the Kings. He has the potential to become a scoring winger in the NHL, and if he can improve his production next season, he could get a contract extension from the Kings next summer.