NHL salary arbitration update: Gabriel Vilardi, Kaapo Kakko, and nine others file as key contract talks begin

NHL offseason sees 11 players, including Gabriel Vilardi and Kaapo Kakko, filing for salary arbitration, setting the stage for intense negotiations. Vilardi seeks a significant raise after a breakout season, while Kakko aims to prove his potential. Buffalo elected arbitration with Bowen Byram, and hearings are scheduled, though settlements are expected.