Yeah, Ferland is the only guy I see on that list with a mix of current skill and potential worth protecting. Stajan would be difficult to replace, but his contract is high, so being rid of it would do us a favour.
Bouma, Chiasson, and Shinkaruk are all fine bottom options, but it'd be crazy to protect any of them.
That said, if Chiasson or Shinkaruk have a fantastic year then they put themselves in the protection discussion.
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