Tanev will be protected over Giordano

Pretty hard for Detroit to lose Djoos when he's playing overseas for the next 3 years, Yzerman wont qualify him so weren't losing him.

Giordano will not be protected. Tanev is younger and cheaper, and has had a pretty solid year and will probably be paired with one of Calgary's young prospects next year. You don't protect someone that old or expensive unless they're at an all-star level still, or unless you have to (NMC).

Montreal will protect Evans, either Chiarot or Allen is getting picked

That means that they would take the risk and leave danault or tatar exposed since they are UFAs. Would you want to take that risk? It’s debatable for sure

Maybe, Giordano is still better and Calgary has some young d man. I think both of you may be right to protect taney in the longer term picture

Not a snowballs chance in Tampa in August Cernak is left unprotected .

Wouldn't trade Robertson or a 2nd for Miller one for one at this point, let alone both

That means that you would leave mcdonagh unprotected. Although McDonough has a large contract he is better now than carnal ever will be

Absolutely leave McDonagh unprotected then you don't watch Tampa Bay much if you think that.

Seatlle willl not draft UFA's without a contract in place or it would be just a waste of a pick. Tatar says he wants to stay in MTL and you cant see Danualt leave unless seattle gives him his 6mill hes asking for.