They were also allowed to protect only one goalie .
In ' 93 the existing clubs ( including the Sharks , Lightning and Senators ) were allowed to protect the same number of skaters , but it was further specified to only nine forwards and five defencemen .
Senators were also allowed to protect only one goalie .
In ' 93 the existing clubs ( including the Sharks , Lightning and Senators ) were allowed to protect the same number of skaters , but it was further specified to only nine forwards and five defencemen .