Stocking Vegas: A look at how the NHL’s expansion draft will work

á The 30 existing teams have the choice of protecting seven forwards, three defencemen and one goaltender, or eight skaters and a goaltender.

á Players with no-movement clauses must be protected. Teams were able to request a player waive his clause starting Monday; the deadline for a decision is Friday at 5 p.m. ET.

á First and second year pros as well as unsigned draft choices don’t need to be protected and are not available to be picked by Vegas.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE

á All clubs, at minimum, must expose: (i) One defenceman who is under contract for the coming season and played in 40 games this past season or 70 or more games in the previous two seasons.

(ii) Two forwards who are under contract for the coming season and played in 40 games this past season or 70 or more games in the previous two seasons.

(iii) One goaltender who is under contract for the coming season or a pending restricted free agent.

á Players with career-threatening injuries may not be used for exposure requirements unless they’ve received approval from the NHL.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGAS

á The Golden Knights must select one and only one player from all 30 teams for a minimum of 14 forwards, nine defenceman, and three goaltenders.

At least 20 players must be under contract for the 2017-18 season and the Knights must reach a combined cap hit of at least $43.8 million.

Vegas can also sign any free agents (unrestricted or restricted) left unprotected from June 18-20.

KEY DATES

á Saturday: Deadline for all 30 teams to submit their protection lists. á Sunday: Protection lists revealed.

á Wednesday: Deadline for Golden Knights to submit their 30 selections (10 a.m.). Selections revealed during the NHL awards ceremony.