NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A salary arbitrator has made Nashville Predators defenceman Shea Weber the NHL's highest-paid blue-liner.
Weber received a US$7.5-million, one-year award on Wednesday.
The decision came one day after the Predators captain went through team-elected arbitration.
It's the highest award ever granted and puts Weber ahead of Florida Panthers defenceman Brian Campbell and his $7.14-million cap hit.
Weber had 48 points (16-32) in 82 games last season and was a finalist for the Norris Trophy.