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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
Don't forget that if he did burn a year, he'd have to be protected in the expansion draft should there be one in June 2018.
Given that Winnipeg is struggling with this same fact with Kyle Connor it might be a strong possibility that either Las Vegas or another team enters the NHL for the 2018-19 season.
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From my understanding, in order to accrue a professional season he needs to play 10 or more games, so even though he will burn a contract year, the summer of 2018 he will be finishing his second pro season and still be exempt.
Same thing applies to Connor, unless they don't sign him by next summer.