On Sunday, an independent arbitrator made a significant decision for the Chicago Blackhawks, awarding Philipp Kurashev a well-deserved two-year contract worth $4.5 million.
This contract serves as an interesting point of comparison for the Boston Bruins' Trent Frederic, who is also heading to arbitration.
Given Kurashev's contract outcome, it's quite possible that Frederic could secure a slightly higher deal, potentially exceeding the $2 million mark.
The arbitration process can indeed have intriguing implications for player contracts in the NHL.