Elliot Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada is reporting, via Twitter, that Ouellet was not a part of the Red Wings protected list.
Ouellet played in 66 games this season and produced 12 points. This was his first consistent season as a regular for the Red Wings. He had made just 30 appearances in the three years prior to the 2016-17 seasons.
This move likely indicated that Nick Jensen was indeed protected by the Wings. There was some uncertainty on whether or not Ouellet would get protected.
Will Ouellet Get Picked?
The 23-year-old defenseman will definitely be looked at by the Golden Knights.