The NHL’s newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights, are about to take center stage. After a roster freeze goes into effect at 3 p.m. Saturday, the Golden Knights will select one player from each of the league’s thirty existing teams. Vegas will have a three-day period, from June 18-20, to stock its initial roster. The selections will be announced during the NHL Awards ceremony on June 21.
There are some basic rules Vegas has to follow during the expansion draft. These have been known to the public for quite some time, but let’s look them over again.
The Rules
- They must select the following number of players at each position: 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.