CROSBY, MALKIN AND LETANG MUST BE PROTECTED IN EXPANSION DRAFT

The Penguins are still considering who to protect in the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, but three names do stand out as must-protects due to their contracts.

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang each have no-movement clauses in their contracts, and by NHL rules, must be protected from selection by the Seattle Kracken.

However, the Pens must protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie or eight total skaters and a goalie.

The expansion draft will be on July 21^st.