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The Edmonton Oilers have to submit their protection list for the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft. They have to option to protect 8 skaters and a goalie or 7 forward, 3 defensemen, and a goalie. There are players that will be protected for sure, players that are on the bubble, and players that they want to be selected.
The on the bubble list is where there could be some arguments. There are pros to each one of these players staying.
- Kailer Yamamoto
- Yamamoto is currently a restricted free agent.