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Suppose Wennberg plays in 82 games and goes 3 goals and 11 assists... do you think we are protecting him? A lot can change.
This is very much on point as it relates to several decisions and why we need to see how the upcoming season develops. Several slots will be influenced over. The course of the year. To me, Bob heads the list. Most have him pegged as the G to protect. I think that is only true if he has an All Star type year. Otherwise his salary will either keep him from being selected or leave us clearing cap space thru a player not performing at a $7M level. And it also allows us to protect one of the young goalies.
Cam is often considered on the bubble or "first out" on the list. But what if he pumps in 28-30 goals? A lot to let go,especially of Hartnell is traded and and another 25 goals are gone.
I think the Wennberg point is fair, though I have a tough time seeing him not protected. But that feeling is based on the potential promise he must fulfill, especially knowing his payday is coming up.
Jack Johnsom - probably no decision to be made as only three D can be protected. But Savard has to demonstrate he is a clear #2 D and earning his $4M. Not saying he isn't, but still wanting to see more.....So possibly another decision to unfold in the coming season.
One more unknown - who else waives their NMC (Hopefully Clrkson does as it will end the closest he comes to earning his money
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Where it all lands, time will tell. The point is I don't think the protected list until then.