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Jul 6, 2009 6:01 pm US/Central

Wild's Brodziak Files For Arbitration, Not Harding

ST. PAUL (AP) ― New Minnesota Wild center Kyle Brodziak has filed for salary arbitration.

Brodziak was one of 20 NHL players who elected to do so by the Sunday night deadline. He was acquired last month from the Edmonton Oilers and is a restricted free agent. Teams and players can continue to negotiate contracts up to scheduled hearings.

Goalie Josh Harding is a restricted free agent, too. He did not file, but the team elected arbitration for him. Other teams are now unable to sign Brodziak and Harding to offer sheets.

After a busy week during the start of free agency, the Wild will focus this week on their prospects.

They'll start their annual developmental camp Tuesday, with practices, workouts and meetings for 26 young players scheduled through the weekend. Each of the Wild's last three first-round draft picks are expected to take part: Nick Leddy, Tyler Cuma and Colton Gillies.

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Brodziak was born in Canada. He joined the Oilers in 2005.

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