We interrupt your normal schedule of NHL expansion draft rosterbation to bring you the following pertinent information, courtesy of a few sources.
No doubt sick of Islanders fans attempting to ruin his much deserved vacation as the team's sole beatwriter, Newsday's Arthur Staple clarified this morning with the NHL the status of defenseman Ryan Pulock, and whether or not the team will have to protect him in next summer's expansion draft.
Short Answer: Yes
NHL deputy commish Bill Daly confirmed to me via email today that Ryan Pulock must be protected in the expansion draft.