| 1972 NHL expansion draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 6, 1972 |
| Overview | |
| League | National Hockey League |
| Expansion teams | New York Islanders Atlanta Flames |
| Expansion season | 1972–73 |
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.