The last few days have seen a flurry of news and moves across the league, and the next ten days are sure to contain even more action. Here is what is on deck:
Wednesday, July 21 at 8 p.m.: Expansion Draft
Friday, July 23 at 8 p.m.: First round of the NHL Entry Draft
Saturday, July 24 at 11 a.m.: Rounds 2-7 of the NHL Entry Draft
Wednesday, July 28 at noon: Beginning of the free agency period
By August, the Columbus prospect pipeline will be refreshed with nine or so new players, and the NHL roster will be shaken up with the loss of one player to Seattle, and a potential trade of Seth Jones.