How expansion is throwing a wrench into the NHL trade deadline
Members of the Calgary Flames’ front office have all been asking general manager Brad Treliving how expansion will affect the NHL trade deadline.
His answer: “It adds another layer” to an already complicated process.
The Las Vegas Golden Knights won’t play their first game for another seven months, but their presence is already causing disruption to Wednesday’s trade deadline. Clubs across the league have to consider the June 20 expansion draft when it comes to adding or subtracting players before Wednesday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline.
Vegas choose 30 players, including at least 14 forwards, nine defencemen and three goaltenders at the draft.