Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas is among 14 NHL players who have filed for salary arbitration before Friday’s 5 p.m. Eastern deadline.
The 25-year-old Hurricanes forward has been mired in trade talks as he desires a change of scenery according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. As a result of filing for arbitration, the restricted free agent won’t be eligible for an offer sheet. Necas scored 24 goals and 53 points in 77 games this past season in Carolina, the only team he’s played for in his seven-year career.
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Necas isn’t the only member of the Hurricanes to file for arbitration. He joins teammate Jack Drury who also filed before Friday’s deadline.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is also on the list alongside teammate Beck Malenstyn. The 25-year-old goalie had a 27-22-4 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.57 goals-against average this past season. New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar and Detroit Red Wings forward Joe Veleno are among the 14 players who elected for salary arbitration.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
Columbus Blue Jackets | |
Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Carolina Hurricanes | |
San Jose Sharks | |
Columbus Blue Jackets | |
New York Rangers | |
Buffalo Sabres | |
Buffalo Sabres | |
Columbus Blue Jackets | |
Tampa Bay Lightning | |
Carolina Hurricanes | |
Nashville Predators | |
Detroit Red Wings | |
New York Islanders |
NHL teams have until 5 p.m. Eastern Saturday evening to file for club-elected salary arbitrations with restricted free agents. Salary arbitration hearings will take place between July 20 and August 4.
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