As arbitration season begins, we're starting to see contracts come in that hint at what the ballpark will be for Blake Comeau and Josh Bailey. When considering these two players and their likely deals, it's important to remember that Comeau is arbitration-eligible (and has elected for arbitration) while Bailey is coming off his three-year ELC and was not eligible for arbitration. Those are different levels of leverage -- and of course Comeau is coming off a 24-goal season.

The following players are all different of course, but this gives you an idea of the money and term range for some young players whose value is still uncertain and quite debatable.

http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2011...iley-contracts