The 2017 NHL Expansion Draft will force each team to lose at least one player. Some teams won’t technically have a player drafted because one of their free agents will be signed. The Washington Capitals might be the team exposing the most talent. This is a product of having a very good team for the past few seasons.
With the NHL officially announcing each team’s list, let’s breakdown who the Capitals will be exposing to the Vegas Golden Knights, sorted by position.
Defensemen
Brooks Orpik – This should come as no surprise.