From Friedman's 30 throughs
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19. In the aftermath of the GM meetings, I admitted to being confused about players who will be completing their sophomore professional seasons — Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, William Nylander, etc. — and their eligibility for a potential June 2017 expansion draft. In asking for clarification, I was told, “Players who have only earned two years of pro service are second-year pros and are exempt.” So there you go. Unless the framework is changed, teams (and their fans) need not worry.
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That would mean they are using the CBA's definition of pro service. Then Gillies and Kylington would be exempt for a 2017 expansion draft. Gillies would be on his 2nd year of service (assuming he plays more than 10 games). Kylington would be on his 2nd.