The 2000 NHL expansion draft was held on June 23, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 2000–01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild.
The Atlanta Thrashers and Nashville Predators had their entire rosters protected, as they were the two newest franchises in the league, only being in existence for one and two years respectively.
Both the Blue Jackets and the Wild were to use their first 24 selections on three goaltenders, eight defensemen, and thirteen forwards.
In return for agreeing not to select certain unprotected players, the Blue Jackets and Wild were granted concessions by other franchises.