It could be similar to the NFL expansion drafts. The salary cap meant plenty of talented, but overpaid vets, were left exposed.
I highly doubt prospects are included (they never have been) and I'm sure there will be enough coverage to protect a team's core. A great team may lose a solid 2nd or 3rd liner. Its tough, but if the NHL is really committed to getting an extra Billion out of 2 new teams, Im sure the owners would suck it up.
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