Total bull####, but won't be surprising since it is the NHL after all.
"Here, use up a protection slot on a player that will not only never play another game for your organization, but will be a UFA in just a matter of days. Meanwhile, go ahead and expose that core piece you love so much. You know, the one who's signed a multi year deal to stay with your team, city and fans long term. Yeah, the guy that might actually help you win something for once because he's really good and you spent years developing him."
That really makes sense.
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