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