The Golden Knights could make more history Thursday, but not necessarily the kind you want to make.
For the first time, the club may find itself involved in salary arbitration. Defenseman Nate Schmidt, a restricted free agent, was unable to come to terms with general manager George McPhee as of late Wednesday evening. Barring a last-minute deal, both sides will present their case to an arbiter in Toronto on Thursday.
According to Sportsnet in Canada, which first reported the figures Tuesday, Schmidt is asking for a one-year deal at $2.75 million. The Knights’ counter offer is two years with a total value of $1.