The nickname for the NHL's new Las Vegas franchise will be announced on Tuesday, so it's as good a time as any to look at some of the decisions ahead for other teams as they strategize for next June's expansion draft.
Teams can either protect 7-3-1 (seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie) or eight skaters and a goalie. Teams also must expose a minimum of four players (two forwards, one defenseman, one goalie) who meet the games-played and contractual requirement.
I looked at four teams that will likely have to make some decisions, both in terms of where things stand today as well as what may have to happen before the expansion draft takes place.