Why does everyone assume this is how it works?

The habs could simply come up with a bunch of comparable players such as Pietrangelo or even Karlsson for example. And tell the arbitrator to look at how much those guys make.
- Pecafan Fan

Not really. These 2 were at their 2nd contract and did not have access to arbitration. The only comparable is Yandle, who signed for 5.25M per for 5 years.

Not really. These 2 were at their 2nd contract and did not have access to arbitration. The only comparable is Yandle, who signe for 5.25M per for 5 years.
- fidopro

Why?
- Pecafan Fan

As I posted, I had a feeling it wasn't clear. I was agreeing with you. What I meant is that with a younger, less accomplished player, the team may rip him apart to try and keep the award down. That isn't the case here.

Could have been indigestion, a bad back, a headache...
- hscesq

...poop cramps?

Because he walked out of the room, and one reporter said he didn't look happy?
- hscesq

he had diahrea yesterday per 690.

Someone made a valid point on twitter. Subban's side was presenting their case first, and with the breaks taking place it's not likely that the Habs have presented their's yet. So it's odd that Subban would seem unhappy at this point.

Someone made a valid point on twitter. Subban's side was presenting their case first, and with the breaks taking place it's not likely that the Habs have presented their's yet. So it's odd that Subban would seem unhappy at this point.
- ehabs9

@goodguyydan?

As I posted, I had a feeling it wasn't clear. I was agreeing with you. What I meant is that with a younger, less accomplished player, the team may rip him apart to try and keep the award down. That isn't the case here.
- hscesq

Yeah I don't think Bergevin is there trying to tear Subban's game apart in front of an arbitrator.

It makes no sense at all. They're talking business, not what happens on the ice.

Someone made a valid point on twitter. Subban's side was presenting their case first, and with the breaks taking place it's not likely that the Habs have presented their's yet. So it's odd that Subban would seem unhappy at this point.
- ehabs9

Maybe he received a text canceling a date? Maybe he was supposed to have a car delivered and it's delayed. Maybe....ANYTHING!!

@goodguyydan?
- AGalchenyuk27

I'd have to go look again. I don't think it was him though.

is there a pic that can show me which way the exit is?
- Crimsoninja

- Crimsoninja

lol

Maybe he received a text canceling a date? Maybe he was supposed to have a car delivered and it's delayed. Maybe....ANYTHING!!
- hscesq

Maybe he finally saw the tweets from the Bruins fans during the playoffs?

Maybe he finally saw the tweets from the Bruins fans during the playoffs?
- 3M

Maybe Nonis has been texting him for updates?

Maybe he received a text canceling a date? Maybe he was supposed to have a car delivered and it's delayed. Maybe....ANYTHING!!
- hscesq

Personally I'd always exit a court room looking stern. Even if you were happy with what just transpired, you look stupid if you come out looking anything but deadly serious.

Maybe Nonis has been texting him for updates?
- Cyberhabs

Maybe Lindros called and said HI

Could have been indigestion, a bad back, a headache...
- hscesq

We know what caused the headache

Maybe Lindros called and said HI
- Not_Yan

Maybe Lindros called and said HI
- Not_Yan

(frank) you Kato,
I say that in all respect, obviously

Because he walked out of the room, and one reporter said he didn't look happy?
- hscesq

No, because most of the players and/or management are not happy with that process. Wich is why most teams ended up working a deal before reaching that point.

Maybe Lindros called and said HI
- Not_Yan

OMG!!! OUIIIIIII!!!!

On the other hand, it's been 3 hours of sitting around listening to people talk, and it's not even over. I'd look unhappy too.

Maybe he received a text canceling a date? Maybe he was supposed to have a car delivered and it's delayed. Maybe....ANYTHING!!
- hscesq

What the hell did they put in his coffee.. This should be done by now.

Eric Engels: Contract for Subban is Really About Respect
- EricEngels

what a bunch of asses to let the subban contract situation go to arbitration. bergevin playing a high stakes game of chicken, and therrien is cheering him on.

Why does everyone assume this is how it works?

The habs could simply come up with a bunch of comparable players such as Pietrangelo or even Karlsson for example. And tell the arbitrator to look at how much those guys make.
- Pecafan Fan

Players who have been through it before repeatedly say that it's a bad experience. They often come out saying things like "You don't like hearing things like that said about yourself."