With the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft just around the corner, I thought I’d take a stab at deciphering the rules and determining who the Penguins might protect and expose.
Teams must submit their list of protected players to the league by 5 PM (ET) this coming Saturday. The league’s new entry—the Las Vegas Golden Knights—will then announce its selections on June 22.
The rules for the draft are fairly straightforward. The Pens may opt to protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie, or eight skaters (forwards/defensemen) and one goalie.
We must protect players with a no-movement/trade clause in their contracts.