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getbak · 02-04-2016, 09:58 AM

In the 2000 expansion, all first and second year pros and unsigned draft picks were exempt from the draft. Under those rules, McDavid, Eichel, Kylington, Matthews, and other players like them would be exempt (assuming the expansion draft takes place next summer), so their teams wouldn't need to protect them.

I could see them changing to rules so that there are no exemptions, which would require teams to protect those young players. That wouldn't mean that McDavid would end up in Vegas because the Oilers would obviously protect him, but if they're forced to protect him, that means they'd have to leave someone else unprotected.

Because there are 30 teams now, the expansion teams would end up with a roster and a half worth of players if they get to pick one player from each team. If there were no automatic exemptions for picks and prospects, we could see the Flames leaving guys like McDonald or Andersson unprotected. That would help the expansion teams build a prospect base rather than just loading up on NHL veteran third-liners who they force into first-line roles like we've seen in past expansions.

02-04-2016, 09:58 AM	#61
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	In the 2000 expansion, all first and second year pros and unsigned draft picks were exempt from the draft. Under those rules, McDavid, Eichel, Kylington, Matthews, and other players like them would be exempt (assuming the expansion draft takes place next summer), so their teams wouldn't need to protect them. I could see them changing to rules so that there are no exemptions, which would require teams to protect those young players. That wouldn't mean that McDavid would end up in Vegas because the Oilers would obviously protect him, but if they're forced to protect him, that means they'd have to leave someone else unprotected. Because there are 30 teams now, the expansion teams would end up with a roster and a half worth of players if they get to pick one player from each team. If there were no automatic exemptions for picks and prospects, we could see the Flames leaving guys like McDonald or Andersson unprotected. That would help the expansion teams build a prospect base rather than just loading up on NHL veteran third-liners who they force into first-line roles like we've seen in past expansions. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!