NHL EXPANSION CLUBS

There have been a number of NHL expansion drafts over the years, beginning in 1967, when the league grew from six to 12 teams. A quick history lesson:

1967

California Seals/L.A. Kings/Minnesota North Stars/ Philadelphia Flyers/Pittsburgh Penguins/St. Louis Blues

1970

Buffalo Sabres/Vancouver Canucks

1972

New York Islanders/ Atlanta Flames

1974

Kansas City Scouts/ Washington Capitals

1979

Edmonton Oilers/Hartford Whalers/Quebec Nordiques/ Winnipeg Jets

1991

San Jose Sharks

1992

Ottawa Senators/Tampa Bay Lightning

1993

Florida Panthers/Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

1998

Nashville Predators

1998

Atlanta Thrashers

2000

Columbus Blue Jackets/ Minnesota Wild

2017

Vegas Golden Knights