Wed., Jan. 31, if we can find two new owners by Monday, Jan. 29. Existing teams protect 5 players initially. When one player is picked from their team during the expansion draft, the owner gets to pull back 5 more from that team s roster. When a second player is picked from a team, the team gets to complete its protection list 13 regulars plus 2 rookies, if applicable from its roster. The regular draft will begin by e-mail on Feb. 26.
Time is of essence here because of the expansion draft.
The league is poised to expand from 12 to 10 teams this season, but must now find replacement owners for two owners who unexpectedly quit. Wed., Jan. 31, if we can find two new owners by Monday, Jan. 29. Existing teams protect 5 players initially. When one player is picked from their team during the expansion draft, the owner gets to pull back 5 more from that team s roster. When a second player is picked from a team, the team gets to complete its protection list 13 regulars plus 2 rookies, if applicable from its roster.