The Flames need one defenseman to meet the exposure requirements for experience and contract status.
But the exposure requirements do not apply to EVERYONE who is left exposed. If a player isn't a first- or second-year pro and they're not protected by their team, they can be picked.
The exposure requirements are in place to ensure that the expansion team will have some assets to choose from with NHL experience. But once a team satisfies the exposure requirements — which apply to two forwards, one defenseman, and one goalie — there are no restrictions about who else they can expose.
Engelland didn't meet the exposure requirements, but he was picked.
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