Stone (knee) filed for salary arbitration Tuesday, the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone's camp will be able to continue contract negotiations with the Coyotes until the date of the arbitration hearing, which reportedly will take place between July 20 and August 4. While he's coming off the best season of his career -- six goals, 30 assists, and 14 power-play points -- Stone is recovering from surgery on his ACL/MCL, and that might explain the delay in the two sides agreeing to fair contract terms; it's difficult to put a value on the defenseman when his status is clouded by injury. He was extended a qualifying offer in late June, but evidently the initial offer didn't meet his demands.