Golden Knights goaltender Malcolm Subban filed for salary arbitration Friday, the NHL Players’ Association announced.
Subban was one of 40 restricted free agents across the league to file prior to the 2 p.m. Pacific time deadline.
Defenseman Jake Bischoff, who has not appeared in an NHL game, did not request arbitration and will continue to negotiate with the club on a new contract, according to a source.
Subban’s decision to file for arbitration does not affect his ability to sign a new deal with the Knights prior to his hearing. He had a salary of $650,000 on his previous two-year contract.