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Originally Posted by getbak
Just because of their ages, I think you have to expose Gio and Backlund.
There can be an argument for protecting Backlund over Bennett, especially depending on the status of contract negotiations with Bennett as the season progresses. I think this is either the year that Bennett breaks out and moves into the core group of the team and signs a long-term deal, or it will be his last season with the Flames. I don't think there will be a middle ground on that.
As of right now, I think you protect Tanev over Kylington, but that could change depending on what happens over the course of the season.
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I think that if Backlund is exposed he will be picked by Seattle. There is a good chance that he will be one of the top forwards in the entire NHL that is left available.