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Im fuzzy on arbitration. We had 3 arbitration eligible players file- reinhart, olofsson, and ullmark. Reinhart has already proven who he is, a 20+ goal 60+ point first line rw. He has improved every year and probably expects 7 or more, but he might take something less if its one or two years (although i believe he hits ufa after 2, so thats very bad for us/value if we want to trade). Olofsson might also take the 3.5 you have here, its probably the figure he gets awarded in arbitration too, but i expect he wants 2 years max as he genuinely looks like a breakout player that could earn more. Ullmark is fine, the numbers here are close to his value and what he would get in arbitration, and hopefully we have a better 50 game solution in place after 2 years either way. I know we cant negotiate after arbitration starts, but im not sure if that means when they filed or when the hearing is scheduled/takes place. I know we can walk away from the award making them ufas and i believe they can take the last offer from the team if its better than their award. I can see why teams are afraid of arbitration, reinhart could be set up to walk in two years.