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Islanders prepare for arbitration while Flyers await response from Carlsson

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Islanders prepare for arbitration while Flyers await response from Carlsson

Summary

The New York Islanders are currently navigating player arbitration as 15 NHL players, including Jason Robertson, filed for salary arbitration. Among these is Alex Jefferies from the Islanders, which opens up a potential 48-hour buyout window for the team if his cap hit is $4 million or more. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is in its final days, though details on his response remain pending. Other team news includes Alex Ovechkin's confirmed return for another season with the Washington Capitals. Trade talks continue, with the Rangers acquiring a first-round pick from the Canucks for Marcus Pettersson, and Nashville signing Mavrik Bourque to a five-year extension.

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Status Watch

•Fifteen NHL players filed for salary arbitration, led by Jason Robertson.
•Alex Jefferies' arbitration filing could trigger a buyout opportunity for the Islanders.
•Leo Carlsson's response to the Flyers' offer sheet is awaited as the deadline approaches.
•Alex Ovechkin confirmed return for another season with Capitals.
•Rangers trade first-round pick to Canucks for Marcus Pettersson.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders & NHL News: Arbitration filings and trade rumors

What they're saying

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The U.S. Independence Day has passed, regular 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday schleps return to work, and the seven-day clock on the Flyers’ offer sheet to Leo Carlsson continues to count down. (Also, in the World Cup, the U.S. Men’s National Team continues their run vs. Belgium after England devastated Mexico in Mexico City, then resumed their abuse […]
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