"An arbitration hearing for Nashville Predators defenseman and team captain Shea Weber has been scheduled for Aug. 2 in Toronto.
But Weber and the Predators are hoping to agree on a long-term deal before the hearing takes place. Predators general manager David Poile said Monday that the team would continue to work towards a long-term deal for Weber in the coming days. Weber has said publicly he wants to remain in Nashville.
If the two sides cannot come to an agreement before the hearing, Weber would have the choice of a one- or two-year contract ruling from the arbitrator. The team would then decide whether to accept the arbitrator's decision or walk away and leave Weber an unrestricted free agent."
