The Big 3 are obviously Gardiner, Franson, and Reimer. All 3 were eligible to file for arbitration, with Gardiner being the only one not to. The NHLPA released the dates of the arbitration hearings today:
It's interesting that Gardiner chose not to file. I think typically that would mean that he's not interested in a short-term deal.
James Mirtle @mirtle 15m
Arbitration dates for Leafs
Cody Franson - July 21
James Reimer - July 28
It's interesting that Gardiner chose not to file. I think typically that would mean that he's not interested in a short-term deal.