Teams tank hard all season. The lottery is held, with the last place overall team winning the lottery, assuring them of the prize they covet. After the playoffs, the NHL announces they are expanding into Las Vegas and Seattle. Las Vegas is awarded first overall by virtue of winning a coin toss. Seattle settles for second overall. Protected lists for the expansion draft are due by June 25. The entry draft is held June 26-27, the expansion draft is held June 30, and free agency opens July 1.
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