A pair of key forwards on Canadian NHL teams are among the group of players to file for salary arbitration.
Other players to file include:
Jason Robertson, Dallas StarsNick Robertson, Pittsburgh PenguinsBraden Schneider, New York RangersAkira Schmid, Florida PanthersConnor McMichael, St. Louis BluesJamie Drysdale, Philadelphia FlyersTrevor Zegras, Philadelphia FlyersJet Greaves, Columbus Blue JacketsXavier Bourgault, Ottawa SenatorsAlex Jefferies, New York IslandersPeyton Krebs, Buffalo SabresRonan Seeley, Carolina HurricanesCole Sillinger, Columbus Blue Jackets
Players who file for arbitration can still negotiate a contract with their team before the hearing, but are no longer eligible for an offer sheet.
Perfetti, 24, is coming off a two-year contract that carried a $3.25-million cap hit. He scored 12 goals and 32 points in 68 games last season and scored a career-high 50 points in 2024-25.
Dach, 25, just completed a four-year contract with a $3,362,500 cap hit. He appeared in only 154 games over those four seasons as he battled multiple severe injuries. In 2025-26, Dach was limited to just 37 games and scored eight goals and 15 points.