Nashville Predators: What Contract is Juuse Saros Really Worth?

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) talk at the bench against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

As the NHL offseason rolls along through somewhat of a down period, the Nashville Predators have a major cloud hanging over their heads trying to negotiate Juuse Saros‘ new contract.

Per a report from Adam Vingan of The Athletic, the two sides still seem very far apart on what they’re looking for in a new contract:

Juuse Saros’ arbitration hearing is scheduled for a week from today.

Here are answers to some common questions about the process…