When Is the NHL Expansion Draft?

The NHL Expansion Draft is an exciting time for hockey fans! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming draft.

Introduction

With the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2017-18 season, the NHL will hold an expansion draft. The draft will take place on June 21, 2017 and will be televised on NBCSN.

What is the NHL Expansion Draft?

The NHL Expansion Draft is an exciting time for fans of the sport. It’s a time when a new team enters the league, and all existing teams have a chance to protect their players. This year, the expansion draft will be held on June 21, 2021.

What is the purpose of the NHL Expansion Draft?

The NHL Expansion Draft is an annual event in which the National Hockey League (NHL) expands its roster of teams. This year, the NHL will be adding the Seattle Kraken to its ranks, meaning that the Kraken will be able to choose players from existing NHL teams to fill out their roster. In order to ensure that all 30 NHL teams are able to protect their most important players, there are a few rules in place regarding who can and cannot be drafted by the Kraken.

The NHL Expansion Draft is intended to give the new team a chance to quickly become competitive, by allowing them to choose players who they think will be an asset to their team. It also allows existing NHL teams to shed some of their older, less productive players, in order to make room for new blood.

When is the NHL Expansion Draft?

The NHL Expansion Draft will take place on June 21, 2021. The Seattle Kraken will select one player from each of the 30 NHL teams.

Who is eligible for the NHL Expansion Draft?

The NHL Expansion Draft is an annual event where the League’s newest team selects a roster of players from the existing teams. In 2021, the NHL will expand by one team, the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken will select one player from each of the other 31 NHL teams.

To be eligible for selection in the Expansion Draft, a player must:
-Be under contract for the 2021-22 season (or be a restricted free agent who has been extended a qualifying offer),
-OR be an unrestricted free agent who is signing a new contract with their prior club for the 2021-22 season prior to the submission of their protected list.

All first- and second-year pros, as well as unsigned draft picks, are exempt from selection and will not need to be protected.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading! The NHL expansion draft will be held on June 21, 2017.