Today every team released their lists of protected players. While the expansion draft is a few days away, there are no surprises for the Toronto Maple Leafs. While some people disagree with the Leafs protecting Matt Martin, I believe Vegas would have selected him over Rychel, Leipsic, Marincin or the other options on the Leafs.
First of all, the Las Vegas Golden Knights will not be a very good team. Will they win some games? With Marc-Andre Fleury in net, absolutely. Can they make the playoffs with a cast of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th line players?