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Who the Buffalo Sabres Should Protect in the NHL Expansion Draft

While many Buffalo Sabres fans continue to suffer from post NHL-Draft Lottery depression, the reality still exists. The Sabres have a unique draft to attend at T-Mobile arena this June.

What makes this June so unique is the type of draft teams will be participating in. With the incorporation of the Las Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s 31st franchise, an expansion draft will take place.

Rules and regulations for the expansion draft can become quite complex and difficult to understand at times. To keep it short and sweet, these general rules apply to player protection/exposure.

NHL teams have the option to protect:

  • Seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender, or
  • Eight skaters and one goaltender

In addition, players with a No-Movement-Clause must be protected, unless they wave their clause.