Devils' Blake Coleman, Stefan Noesen file for salary arbitration | What it means

New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) skates toward the bench after scoring a first period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. (Devils forwards Blake Coleman and Stefan Neosen both filed for player-elected salary arbitration on Thursday, ahead of the NHL's 5 p.m. deadline.

AHL forwards Nick Lappin and Kevin Rooney were eligible, but they did not apply for arbitration.

Coleman and Noesen are restricted free agents after receiving qualifying offers from the Devils in June. The two sides can and will continue negotiating in the coming weeks, and they can avoid arbitration hearings by reaching a deal.

Hearings are typically held toward the end of July, and in most cases,…