"The Ducks are well aware that Andrew Cogliano has an arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday but the signs are pointing toward a contract with their new center that could keep him here beyond the coming 2011-12 season.

General Manager Bob Murray told the Register on Monday that some progress has been made in negotiations with Cogliano's agent, Anton Thun. Murray did not disclose the terms that are being discussed but it is believed that the two sides are looking at a multiyear deal and appear to be closing in on an agreement.

Cogliano, 24, made $1 million last season and posted 11 goals and 24 assists with Edmonton before the Oilers dealt the four-year pro to Anaheim for a 2013 second-round pick last week. He'll likely see a raise that could push him beyond the $2-million range annually, given that he's averaged 14 goals and 22 assists while not missing a single NHL game."