Canadiens, Subban fail to agree on terms, head into arbitration hearing
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It was a scene that many Canadiens fans were hoping not to see; P.K. Subban and Co. heading up the elevator at a Toronto hotel, set to meet with the Montreal brass and a National Hockey League arbitrator.
PK Subban heading into arbitration hearing this morning at the Sheraton. pic.twitter.com/B3X7APP74t
— Hugh Burrill (@SNhughburrill) August 1, 2014
As per Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, Subban, Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin, agent Don Meehan and "an army of lawyers" remained behind closed doors after the scheduled start time for the arbitration hearing.
The Canadian Press, however, reports the two sides did indeed head into the arbitration hearing; the arbitrator is to decide over the next 48 hours where the player's salary will be set. She can chose either of the bids or set a salary somewhere in between.
A deal between Subban and the Canadiens can be reached prior to that decision.