Jan 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) and center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates a goal scored by Bertuzzi against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Red Wings’ expansion protection list wasn’t as surprising once the Nick Leddy trade was announced. One of the three remaining defenseman–Troy Stecher, Dennis Cholowski, or Gustav Lindstrom was going to be penciled in while the others were exposed. Stecher being out there is a tough blow for the fans who embraced him this season.