When it comes to expansion drafts, timing is everything. In that respect, the New York Rangers are in an odd boat. They will simultaneously have tough decisions to make about who to protect and be thankful that some of their key players won’t need to be protected.
The NHL is expanding to Seattle, and an Expansion Draft will occur at the conclusion of the 2021 season. The timing is less than ideal for the Rangers, as ESNY’s Brian Paget explains. However, there’s nothing that can be done about that, and it’s on Jeff Gorton to adjust.