New Jersey Devils and Scott Gomez

Arbitration Proceeding

NHL-NHLPA Arb. (2006)

Relevant factsFree

Scott Gomez (plaintiff), a six-season NHL center for the New Jersey Devils (defendant) who had won the league's top rookie award and played on the U.S. Olympic team, became a restricted free agent and sought salary arbitration. The Devils offered $3.5 million for a one-year deal, while Gomez sought $6 million.

IssueFree

Whether an NHL salary arbitrator determines a restricted free agent's proper compensation by comparing his salary to those of comparable players.

Holding & reasoning

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Procedural history, concurrence & dissent

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