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sureLoss · 03-16-2016, 10:26 AM

News Update

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
NHL hasn't decided on players with NMCs being eligible for expansion draft. But expectation is they will not be available for selection

So that sounds like you don't have to waste a protection spot on them.

03-16-2016, 10:26 AM	#27
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	News Update Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC NHL hasn't decided on players with NMCs being eligible for expansion draft. But expectation is they will not be available for selection So that sounds like you don't have to waste a protection spot on them.