Earlier this week, the NHL outlined its framework for a potential expansion draft . . . and every Buffalo Sabres fan in the world yawned and went right back to caring not a lick.
In case you were curious, the NHL declared that teams would have two options when it comes to protecting their players in case an expansion draft were to occur: teams could choose to protect seven forwards, three defensemen, and a goaltender, or they can just protect eight total skaters and a goaltender.
In addition, players who are in the first two years of their professional careers, including time spent in the minors, would be protected under the guidelines of the expansion draft.