Not only is Columbus in cap trouble, but they're also in a poor position for the expansion draft.
They have to protect Dubinsky, Clarkson, Foligno, and Hartnell because of NMC's. They'll protect Saad no question.
That leaves 2 spots for these players: Jenner, Atkinson, Calvert, and Wennberg.
On defence, they're definitely protecting Jones and Murray. Their last spot goes to Johnson or Savard.
They have to protect Bobrovsky because of his NMC.
On a more positive note, depending on who gets picked they could get some cap relief.