The Vegas Golden Knights are the 31st NHL franchise. As an expansion team they were allowed to take one player (who was eligible to be drafted) from the other 30 NHL teams. Each team was able to protect either seven forwards, three defenceman and one goaltender or eight skaters and one goaltender. The full rules can be found here. The 17th team we are going to look at is the Nashville Predators.
Nashville Predators
The Predators finished in 16th place, claiming the last playoff spot. Despite that, they made it to the finals, before losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games.