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Originally Posted by Textcritic
If Seattle selects Tanev then what does it matter if the Flames protected Giordano?
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Seattle can only select Tanev if he's left unprotected.
Assuming there will be no additional roster changes between now and the expansion draft to change things up, the Flames will most-certainly protect Andersson and Hanifin. That leaves one of Tanev, Gio, or Kylington for the final spot.
If Tanev fits in well with the team and has a solid season, he should definitely get the final protected spot. Therefore, the only way Seattle would even have the option of selecting Tanev would be if he's left unprotected in favour of Gio (or Kylington if he has a breakout year).