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Vegas Golden Knights: Mock Expansion Draft 1.0

By Richard Cardinale |
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 22: Pyrotechnics explode as the Vegas Golden Knights name and logo is revealed during the Las Vegas NHL team name Unveiling ceremony on November 22, 2016, at The Park at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Josh Holmberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 22: Pyrotechnics explode as the Vegas Golden Knights name and logo is revealed during the Las Vegas NHL team name Unveiling ceremony on November 22, 2016, at The Park at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Josh Holmberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft is nearly two months away and we’re here to get you ready.

The Stanley Cup playoffs start today and 16 teams are ready to make the last push for Lords Stanley. As for the other 14 teams, things didn’t go as planned. Those teams are packing their bags and hitting the golf course. But whether you’re a Stanley Cup Playoff team or a cellar dweller, the Vegas Golden Knights are coming.

The Golden Knights are prepping for the expansion draft that’s set to take place in June shortly after the Stanley Cup Final. We could see a ton of movement days after the Stanley Cup Final is over til the expansion draft. In all honesty, we really don’t know whats going to happen.

Vegas General Manager George McPhee is running mock drafts with his front office and scouts. McPhee looks like he’s ready to sign a Head Coach in time leading up to the expansion draft to give that coach his input on the expansion draft.

So while your watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, keep these players in mind as I do my very first mock draft of the Vegas Golden Knights. Lets start with the Pacific Division.

Pacific Division:

ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 9: Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the game against the Los Angeles Kings on April 9, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 9: Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the game against the Los Angeles Kings on April 9, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Central Division:

NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 4: Calle Jarnkrok #19 of the Nashville Predators skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on April 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 4: Calle Jarnkrok #19 of the Nashville Predators skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on April 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Atlantic Division:

DETROIT, MI – MARCH 24: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on March 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lightning defeated the Wings 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 24: Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Joe Louis Arena on March 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lightning defeated the Wings 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Metropolitan Division:

NEWARK, NJ – MARCH 21: Antti Raanta #32 of the New York Rangers defends his net during the game against the New Jersey Devils during the game at Prudential Center on March 21, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ – MARCH 21: Antti Raanta #32 of the New York Rangers defends his net during the game against the New Jersey Devils during the game at Prudential Center on March 21, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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