According to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, contract negotiations between the Boston Bruins and forward Trent Frederic have hit a roadblock, with a $1.5 million disparity in their arbitration filings. Frederic's player-elected arbitration hearing is set for Tuesday.
While the Bruins offered a two-year, $1.4 million deal, Frederic and his agent have sought a higher one-year contract, demanding a $2.9 million cap hit.
Additionally, the Bruins face a similar situation with restricted free agent goalie Jeremy Swayman, with the team $2.8 million apart from Swayman's camp in their arbitration filings.