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Several restricted free agents, including Jason Robertson, Jamie Drysdale and Kirby Dach, have avoided arbitration by agreeing to new contracts ahead of the July 20‑August 1 hearing window.
A one‑year, two‑way deal brings the 2021 first‑round pick into Ottawa's system, where he aims to translate AHL success into NHL impact.
With the arbitration filing deadline passed, teams lock in player statuses, signings like Cole Chandler and Pavel Mintyukov ripple through rosters, and the Boston Bruins unveil their offseason calendar.
A look at the key players, contract demands and the broader impact on the league as the arbitration deadline passes.
A Quebec-born forward is dominating his team's scoring chart and drawing attention for his hockey sense, development trajectory, and the story behind his distinctive name.