As the PWHL gears up for its expansion draft, teams are making crucial decisions on player protections. The league recently released its player protection lists, revealing that prominent stars like Hilary Knight and Sarah Nurse have been left unprotected. This shocking development has raised questions about team strategies, particularly for established franchises like the Boston Fleet and Minnesota Frost. The Frost have managed to protect a few key players, including Taylor Heise, while others brace for significant roster changes. With two new expansion teams entering the league, the implications for existing teams are profound, as they face the potential loss of standout players in a bid to reshape their rosters.