Seattle's NHL team is set to have its expansion draft in June 2021. The upcoming expansion draft will be the 13th in NHL history, and second in four years.
How do expansion drafts work, and what are the rules for the Seattle expansion draft? Let's break it down.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR THE UPCOMING EXPANSION DRAFT?
Seattle will fill its roster by selecting one player from each of the NHL's 30 teams except for the Golden Knights, who are exempt. Seattle must select 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies.
Of the players Seattle selects, at least 20 of the 30 players must be under contract for the 2021-22 regular season.