MLHS · Jul 30, 2015
Wednesday Mashup: The Jonathan Bernier Arbitration Numbers Are In
Jonathan BernierThe Maple Leafs have submitted $2.89 million as their ask, while Jonathan Bernier’s camp has filed for $5.1 million.
The $2.89 million the Leafs are offering is the minimum allowed, which is the common sense negotiation move; it sets the baseline in the window of agreement, and is the reason why the Leafs opted for team-elected arbitration (85% of last season’s salary as opposed to the 105% qualification scenario). Bernier obviously has also anchored his demand at something above a reasonable ask (no one needs the basics of arbitration explained at this point).