One notable name was not included on the list of players that the Chicago Blackhawks are protecting for Wednesday’s expansion draft.
The list was revealed Sunday morning and defenseman Nikita Zadorov was not on it, leaving him available to be selected by the Seattle Kraken. Zadorov, who is a restricted free agent, has yet to come to terms with Chicago on a new deal. On Saturday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reported that the Blackhawks may even be pursuing a trade involving Zadorov:
Chicago’s protected/unprotected list contained no other surprises, though.