NHL players file arbitration, including Jason Robertson and Braden Schneider

Fifteen NHL restricted free agents filed for salary arbitration before the league deadline, covering a range of prospects and established players. The NHLPA list includes forwards Jason Robertson, Trevor Zegras, Jet Greaves, Akira Schmid, Cole Perfetti, Jamie Drysdale, Connor McMichael, Xavier Bourgault, Kirby Dach, Alex Jeffries, Nick Robertson, Peyton Krebs, Cole Sillinger and Ronan Seeley, as well as defenseman Braden Schneider.

Schneider, a 24‑year‑old defenseman for the New York Rangers, filed for arbitration after the team extended a qualifying offer on his $2.2 million, one‑year contract. He played all 82 games last season, posting 18 points and leading the Rangers in blocked shots. The Rangers can either let an arbitrator set his salary, negotiate a deal before the hearing, or explore a trade. The arbitration filings will determine contract values for the 2026‑27 season and could impact team salary‑cap planning across the league.