Forward Marcus Johansson re-signed with the Washington Capitals on Friday, a one-year, $3.75 million contract.

Johansson had an arbitration hearing in Toronto on Wednesday, seeking a one-year, $4.75 million contract. The Capitals were offering a one-year, $3 million contract, according to The Washington Post.

Forward Alex Galchenyuk is ready to prove his worth to the Montreal Canadiens.

One day after the Canadiens announced they agreed to terms with Galchenyuk on a two-year contract, the 21-year-old said Friday the short-term deal was his idea and that he was willing to take it and prove he's worth a longer-term commitment.

"It's a simple as going out there on the ice and just prove myself to the team as much as I can and see what happens in two years," Galchenyuk said.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but ESPN.com reported the contract is worth $5.6 million, an average annual value of $2.8 million.

Goaltender Jonathan Bernier, a restricted free agent who is scheduled for an arbitration hearing Friday, has submitted a request for $5.1 million for one year, with the Toronto Maple Leafs offering a one-year, $2.89 million contract, according to Sportsnet.

TSN reports the Maple Leafs' offer is the minimum allowed.

Bernier, 26, went 21-28-7 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .912 save percentage in 58 games for the Maple Leafs last season, when he made $3.4 million, according to TSN.

Forward Colin Wilson signed a four-year, $15.75 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Monday to avoid arbitration. Wilson will be paid $3.75 million in 2015-16, and $4 million in 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 for an average annual value of $3.9375 million, according to the Predators.

Wilson's hearing was scheduled for Tuesday in Toronto. The Predators also avoided arbitration with Craig Smith when the forward signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract on July 20.

"Certainly we were hopeful based on the [Smith] signing that [it] gave us a pretty clear position we felt where Colin could fit," Predators general manager David Poile told the Tennessean. "We did make the trip up here to Toronto. We met [Sunday] night with our lawyers to go over the brief and what have you, so we were ready to go to arbitration, but a couple of calls [Sunday] night and one [Monday] morning sort of solidified that we were both in the same place."

Restricted free agent forward Marcus Kruger will continue to wait for the Chicago Blackhawks to clear space under the NHL salary cap so he can re-sign with them, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday.

Kruger's agent, J.P. Barry, told the Tribune in an email "we will be patient" while the Blackhawks manage their salary situation. Barry also said if space is not created, Kruger "will have no choice later in August but to do a shorter deal."

NEW YORK -- Derek Stepan wanted to remain with the New York Rangers long-term. The Rangers felt the same way.

On the morning they were scheduled for an arbitration hearing, the Rangers and Stepan on Monday agreed to terms on a six-year contract. Financial terms were not released, but the Daily News reported it to be worth $39 million, an average annual value of $6.5 million.

"It's a great feeling," Stepan said. "I can't be more excited to be a part of a team that I absolutely love. I love the city of New York, I'm grateful for the fans, grateful for the management there. Me and my wife are extremely happy to be there for the next six years."

Ottawa Senators forward Alex Chiasson was awarded a one-year contract worth $1.2 million following an arbitration hearing.

The hearing was held Thursday in Toronto. The Senators offered $1 million; Chiasson asked for $2.475 million.

"I'm excited with what happened with the team last year and I think I can be a better player next season," Chiasson said in comments tweeted by the Senators on Monday. "There are no more distractions for me and I'm happy that it's over. I'm looking forward to next season."

Center Marcus Johansson and the Washington Capitals are attempting to work out a contract prior to their scheduled arbitration hearing on Wednesday in Toronto.

Johansson is seeking a $4.75 million, one-year contract; the Capitals have offered $3 million for one year, according to The Washington Post. The numbers were first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Four NHL players remain headed for salary arbitration.

Hearings will be held in Toronto through July 31.

Paul Byron signed a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames on Sunday, avoiding arbitration. Byron's hearing was scheduled for Thursday.

Financial terms were not released, but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the contract is worth $900,000.

Byron (5-foot-7, 153 pounds) scored six goals and 19 points in 57 games with Calgary last season. He has 17 goals and 48 points in 138 NHL games.

“[Cocah Bob Hartley] gives me an opportunity to play," Byron told the Calgary Sun. "He knows my skill-set and the speed and energy I can create for the team and he has no hesitation putting me on different lines at different points of the game. I know that even if I'm not playing much in the first couple of periods, at any time in the third, I could be moved up.

"Just having a coach that has that confidence in you to play you in those situations, it feels good and gives you more confidence as a player. I know I can play my game and he relies on me."