Mention versatility and work ethic on the New York Rangers and Jesper Fast immediately comes to mind. He’s going into the last year of his contract and will be a free agent after next season. The Rangers are faced with the option of trying to extend his contract this summer, or risk letting him walk.
The team had the same issue during the last expansion draft. Fast was one of three proven NHL forwards the team left exposed. Faced with the choice of Fast, Michael Grabner or Oscar Lindberg, the Vegas Golden Knights picked Lindberg.