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 27th team we are going to look at is the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs surprised many hockey fans by making the playoffs last season. They have one of the deepest teams, causing Vegas to be able to grab a talented player.