With Las Vegas officially becoming the 31st NHL franchise, and the 2016 Entry Draft behind us, time to take a very early look at how the expansion draft might impact the Blue Jackets.
Now that Las Vegas has officially had its ticket punched as the lone expansion franchise, we have clarity on the rules that will govern the next June's expansion draft. Also, with the 2016 Entry Draft having come and gone without the volume of significant deals expected, those deals are likely happening soon. The Expansion Draft rules are going to help shape those deals, so it's worth giving the rules a look, and putting some odds on how the Blue Jackets will approach the Expansion Draft.