Quoting: ConnorMcHellebucyk
Does that count the Playoffs?
I don't know
Quoting: ConnorMcHellebucyk
Does that count the Playoffs?
Here's the exact wording of the rule for both Forwards and Defense
"Minimum Exposure Requirements
Teams must expose a minimum number of players that meet the following criteria for selection in the upcoming Expansion Draft:
under contract in 2021-22,
AND
played in 40 or more NHL games last season,
OR
played in 70 or more NHL games in the last two seasons"
EDIT: so this is just for the minimum required players, and not a requirement for every eligible player. The 2 pro seasons seems to be the main criteria, and the injured exemption only a possibility.