Forward Matthew Tkachuk will present his case on August 11 in the salary arbitration process against the Calgary Flames, unless an agreement, or even a transaction, is reached by then.

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The National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) released Thursday the list of scheduled hearing dates for skaters taking advantage of partial autonomy this year and eligible for arbitration. These will begin on July 27 with Isac Lundestrom of the Anaheim Ducks and end on August 11 with six players, including Tkachuk.

The striker has also been the subject of speculation for a few days, following the departure of Johnny Gaudreau, now a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Wednesday, the Sportsnet network reported that the 24-year-old does not want a long-term deal with the club and that a trade is imminent.

Elsewhere in the Bettman circuit, Quebecer Mathieu Joseph has an appointment with the referee on August 1. He finished last season with the Ottawa Senators, who acquired him from the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 20.