The Athletic's Expansion Mock Draft: 32 Teams Make Their Picks

The Athletic has assembled a full mock draft for the 2027 NHL expansion, with all 32 current franchises making their selections in what amounts to a fascinating snapshot of how front offices are thinking about roster construction right now. This isn't just theoretical exercise - it reveals which players around the league are considered expendable, which teams are willing to part with depth, and what the expansion draft rules actually incentivize GMs to protect.