Sharks’ roster breakdown

PROTECTED PLAYERS

Forwards: Ryan Carpenter, Logan Couture, Jannik Hansen, Tomas Hertl, Melker Karlsson, Joe Pavelski, Chris Tierney. Defensemen: Justin Braun, Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Goalie: Martin Jones. Note: First- and second-year professional players are exempt from the expansion draft, which means Joonas Donskoi, Timo Meier, Marcus Sorensen, and Kevin Labanc do not have to be protected.

UNPROTECTED PLAYERS

Forwards: Mikkel Boedker, Barclay Goodrow, Michael Haley, Patrick Marleau, Buddy Robinson, Zack Stortini, Joe Thornton, Joel Ward. Defensemen: Dylan DeMelo, Brenden Dillon, Dan Kelly, Paul Martin, David Schlemko. Goalies: Aaron Dell, Troy Grosenick, Harri Sateri.