1972 NHL expansion draft

1972 NHL expansion draft
General information
Date(s)June 6, 1972
Overview
LeagueNational Hockey League
Expansion teamsNew York Islanders
Atlanta Flames
Expansion season1972–73

The 1972 NHL expansion draft was held on June 6, 1972. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two then-new expansion teams for the 1972–73 season, the New York Islanders and the Atlanta Flames.