Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Few were surprised that Max Domi was left unprotected in the expansion draft. It was more revealing that bottom-six players were protected instead. Domi is no question being dangled in an attempt to garner a little more cap space for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Domi had surgery on June 4th and could miss 1-2+ months of the regular season. Shoulders are tricky. Just ask Vladimir Tarasenko. Also, the forward is a UFA next summer anyway. His close (12 points in 16 games) was hopeful but again, health.