That will be interesting . If we were to protect say 1 G 4 D and 9 forwards it would depend on who we drafted. Also would the draft be open to your farm team. If it wasn't I would leave Demko on the farm until 2017 and protect Markstrom otherwise I protect Demko.
If we drafted a Dman this year and he makes the club then I would protect him , but otherwise. Hutton Tanev and Tryamkin. Depending on how Pedan does next year it would be between him and Edler but probably Edler.
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I can to the same conclusion days ago.
we currently dont know if there'll be expansion yet but JB would have the inside track on that (and FA as an owner at the meetings). But when are we talking about? I think this summer is too early....do next summer or 2 after. I would think its next summer.
If so perhaps its smart to keep a few guys and not trade for new guys etc, burning up assets on a guy youll potentially lose anyway. It may be smarter to stand pat this summer (other than drafting)....then do whatever you want after expansion draft. So signing hammer (exposing him at the draft) and some other guys already on the team etc might actually end up being productive. But only do this if you know the expansion draft is coming of course
