Hard to compare between F/D though.
And, unlike Cates, York didn't have arb rights. His leverage was to hold out.
Cam York NHL arbitration eligibility calculation
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Cam York is arbitration ineligible. With a first contract signing age of 20, 4 professional seasons are required for arbitration eligibility. At the current time, 3 professional seasons have been earned. A detailed breakdown of the completed professional seasons are displayed below.
Details
First Contract Signing Age: 20
Pro-Seasons Required: 4
Pro-Seasons Completed: 3
Pro-Seasons Details
Pro-Seasons (GP sum of all leagues)
- 2020-21: 11 GP
- 2021-22: 64 GP
- 2022-23: 74 GP