Has any team ever walked away from an arbitrated award?

Sure. Boston walked on Kristich, who promptly signed up for the Maple Leafs Retirement Program.
- 3M

CHI walked away from Niemi

P.K. Subban says no deal was reached today. Arbitrator will decide his contract for next season. "We have to live with those decisions."

Oh the tears

That's quite some time ago. It's obviously quite rare.
- hscesq

Yeah, I think the award has to be above a certain dollar amount, too, so the option to walk away may not even apply to all cases.

True. Maybe it will be easier when there's no more RFA years to settle. Let's hope.
- fidopro

What if this current deal ends up being a short one and at the next round of negotiation there are still issues, at what point do people start turning on PK?

For all the love we have for him as a player, and all he does which makes him in appearance a nice person...maybe he is just a difficult person to deal with...maybe he isn't the person we all want/wish him to be.

Oh phew! nothing to worry about, then. Habs mgmt is handling this situation just fine.
- 1979AD

Listen, PK's only worry is lining up his own pockets, Bergevin needs to think about this team long term, with Gallagher and Galchenyuk that are up for new contracts after next season, among others. Not PK's problem you will say, and I agree, but you can't fault Bergevin for trying to manage the cap situation the best he can. PK is RFA as far as I know, so he'll play here no matter what happens (unless he really wants to be a Richard about it and decides to stay home, but I doubt it). Worse case through arbitration is a one year contract, and they still have a chance to work out a deal long-term.

Of course, Bergevin could always give him a blank check and screw the team up salary cap wise like the other GMs do.

P.K. Subban says no deal was reached today. Arbitrator will decide his contract for next season. "We have to live with those decisions."

Oh the tears
- ehabs9

He's obviously very angry and wants to leave. DAM YOU MB!

P.K. Subban says no deal was reached today. Arbitrator will decide his contract for next season. "We have to live with those decisions."

Oh the tears
- ehabs9

They can ink a deal anytime before the arbitrator announces the award, which can take up to 48 hours.

No need. I can just go back a few pages and see all the laughter.
- hscesq

That too.
- habs12

It will all work out Scott.

Don't you worry.

P.K. Subban says no deal was reached today. Arbitrator will decide his contract for next season. "We have to live with those decisions."

Oh the tears
- ehabs9

Question, a silly one. Is the arbitrator bound by one number or the other, or can he/she/it pick a number between the two figures given?

Listen, PK's only worry is lining up his own pockets, Bergevin needs to think about this team long term, with Gallagher and Galchenyuk that are up for new contracts after next season, among others. Not PK's problem you will say, and I agree, but you can't fault Bergevin for trying to manage the cap situation the best he can. PK is RFA as far as I know, so he'll play here no matter what happens (unless he really wants to be a Richard about it and decides to stay home, but I doubt it). Worse case through arbitration is a one year contract, and they still have a chance to work out a deal long-term.

Of course, Bergevin could always give him a blank check and screw the team up salary cap wise like the other GMs do.
- stinger67

Question, a silly one. Is the arbitrator bound by one number or the other, or can he/she/it pick a number between the two figures given?
- hscesq

jesus you're the lawyer.

What if this current deal ends up being a short one and at the next round of negotiation there are still issues, at what point do people start turning on PK?

For all the love we have for him as a player, and all he does which makes him in appearance a nice person...maybe he is just a difficult person to deal with...maybe he isn't the person we all want/wish him to be.
- TouenneTiiTree

The day he stepped onto the ice.

Question, a silly one. Is the arbitrator bound by one number or the other, or can he/she/it pick a number between the two figures given?
- hscesq

Both. Can pick either number, or come up with a new figure altogether.

Question, a silly one. Is the arbitrator bound by one number or the other, or can he/she/it pick a number between the two figures given?
- hscesq

It's her choice on a figure, the numbers submitted are just what each side is vying for

- Pecafan Fan

PK looks pale

Question, a silly one. Is the arbitrator bound by one number or the other, or can he/she/it pick a number between the two figures given?
- hscesq

They can pick a number between as well. Shea was asking for 8.5 at his arbitration case.

PK looks pale
- bixll

jesus you're the lawyer.
- AGalchenyuk27

1. I asked you not to call me that.
2. Arbitration hearings aren't governed by one set of rules for the entire universe, John. This is a collectively bargained solution, and thus it's germane to the NHL and it's clubs and PA.

jesus you're the lawyer.
- AGalchenyuk27

1. I asked you not to call me that.
2. Arbitration hearings aren't governed by one set of rules for the entire universe, John. This is a collectively bargained solution, and thus it's germane to the NHL and it's clubs and PA.
- hscesq

U should ask the NHL for a copy of the CBA.

Both. Can pick either number, or come up with a new figure altogether.
- 3M

Ok. In MLB I believe, the arbitrator must select one or the other.

U should ask the NHL for a copy of the CBA.
- AGalchenyuk27

I got my answer, thanks.

- Yeti1181

Don't egg him on.

The only way any of this is remotely acceptable, is if it somehow results in us getting McDavid.