With Seattle set to begin play in 2021-2022, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to be cognizant of the expansion draft that will occur next summer when they make their moves this off-season.
The rules are the same as last time.
This means that the Leafs can protect three defenseman, seven forwards and a goalie, or they can protect eight combined players of any position plus one goalie.
Basically, if you want to protect four defensemen, or eight forwards, you can, but it will cost you have to then protect two less players overall.