Zherdev, Hudler file for salary arbitration

New York Rangers right winger Nikolai Zherdev and Detroit forward Jiri Hudler are among the 20 players who will enter salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association said Sunday night. Zherdev, who tied for the team lead with 58 points (23 goals, 35 assists), is looking for a raise on the $3.25 million salary he made last season. Hudler had 23 goals and 34 assists in the regular season. He made $1.15 million last season.