DETROIT - After contemplating who to protect for the expansion draft for some time and debating it during their pro scouting meetings last week, the Detroit Red Wings are prepared to submit their list.
NHL clubs will file their protection lists by 5 p.m. Saturday.
After approval by the league, the lists will be revealed to the public Sunday at 10 a.m.
The Vegas Golden Knights will make 30 selections, one from each team. Their picks will be revealed during the NHL Awards on Wednesday (8-10 p.m., NBC Sports Network).
A trade freeze goes into effect at 3 p.