If they qualify him he gets an automatic 10% raise.
They can do arbitration to try and pay less, but that's not going to happen.
They could not qualify him and he becomes a UFA and they can sign him for the league minimum if he agrees. - Wetbandit1
That's not quite accurate. They can qualify him at his current 4m salary.
The Sabres could file for arbitration, but the more realistic scenario is Robin filing for arbitration. The Sabres could ask as low as 3.4m, but he's far more likely to see a healthy raise (if it goes there).
That's not quite accurate. They can qualify him at his current 4m salary.
The Sabres could file for arbitration, but the more realistic scenario is Robin filing for arbitration. The Sabres could ask as low as 3.4m, but he's far more likely to see a healthy raise (if it goes there). - Lunaion
You are correct, the 10% bump is only for guys making $660K or less. 5% for $660K-$1M. And no raise for $1M+.
It doesn't really matter who asks for it, both the team and the player have an ask. It's just a housekeeping thing, I think if a team can only ask for arb once or twice.
You are correct, the 10% bump is only for guys making $660K or less. 5% for $660K-$1M. And no raise for $1M+.
It doesn't really matter who asks for it, both the team and the player have an ask. It's just a housekeeping thing, I think if a team can only ask for arb once or twice. - Wetbandit1
A player can only be taken to arb once in his career, but can file for arb as many times as he wishes. There's a few differences between the two, but I doubt anyone cares.
If they don't see Lehner as their starter next year, they really don't want it to go to arb. If they qualify him, Robin would be a fool not to file. It's why I'd trade him now for whatever you can get.
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Feb 19 @ 6:48 AM ET
I don't think they need a captain. I think they may need to get rid of the guy who perhaps believes he's entitled to it based on nothing but....nothing. - Sabresfan-365
Gotta believe this is a ROR reference.
It’s funny, because it could be fairly stated that this opinion of his qualifications to lead a hockey team is based on nothing but ... nothing.
But a 15 year vet of the league, 2 time captain in the league, 2 time Olympian (once as captain) and Stanley cup winner thinks quite differently. “That’s a guy who could easily be a captain.”
It’s funny, because it could be fairly stated that this opinion of his qualifications to lead a hockey team is based on nothing but ... nothing.
But a 15 year vet of the league, 2 time captain in the league, 2 time Olympian (once as captain) and Stanley cup winner thinks quite differently. “That’s a guy who could easily be a captain.”
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK! Joined: 07.27.2007
Feb 19 @ 8:56 AM ET
- homiedclown
Ottawa has a new contender. I don't know if it was just the one time or if she will be back, but I haven't seen Danolo in a long time so its good to have something to look forward to again.
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes Joined: 07.01.2007
Feb 19 @ 9:01 AM ET
Gotta believe this is a ROR reference.
It’s funny, because it could be fairly stated that this opinion of his qualifications to lead a hockey team is based on nothing but ... nothing.
But a 15 year vet of the league, 2 time captain in the league, 2 time Olympian (once as captain) and Stanley cup winner thinks quite differently. “That’s a guy who could easily be a captain.”
As between you and Gionta, you will understand why Giontas opinion is valued much much more. - Der Kaiser
This means nothing to me.
Having what it takes and the ability to identify someone who has what it takes are two completely different things. This is exactly why Wayne Gretzky was a colossal disaster as a head coach in the NHL.
