Expansion Draft: How Does Nick Leddy Change the Protection List?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 31: Nick Leddy #2 of the New York Islanders skates against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 31, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Islanders defeated the Bruins 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

With the acquisition of Islander’s defenseman Nick Leddy, the upcoming expansion draft just became a little more complicated for the Red Wings. How much does Leddy change Detroit’s protection list?

Hronek and Leddy are Locks

Heading into the offseason, Filip Hronek was the only real lock for one of the three defensive protection slots. Hronek was the defenseman Jeff Blashill…