The Devils only had six forwards who met the criteria to be exposed for the Expansion Draft, and the Devils had to leave two of them unprotected. They protected Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac and Adam Henrique, so that left veteran Michael Cammalleri exposed. He has a big contract — two years and $10 million left — and scored 10 goals last season. Despite the down season, Vegas could look to add a veteran who has been a consistent point producer over his career.
Smith-Pelly was a player who was projected as an Expansion Draft candidate throughout the season, but he had a rough 2016-17 season with the Devils.