Aliaksei Protas

Connor McMichael, Brett Leason, and Aliaksei Protas post photos signing their first professional contracts

The Washington Capitals completed a trifecta of signings this week when they came to terms with the first three of their selections from the 2019 NHL Draft.

During the week, all three prospects — Connor McMichael, Brett Leason, and Aliaksei Protas — posted staged photos signing their first professional contracts and posted them on their social media accounts.

McMichael and Protas even went the extra mile by throwing on their Capitals jerseys for the pics. You kids can stay.

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By Ian Oland 6 days ago

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After impressive camp, Capitals sign 2019 third-round pick Aliaksei Protas to three-year, entry-level contract

Wednesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced that they signed 2019 third-round pick Aliaksei Protas to a three-year, entry-level contract worth $716,666 annually.

Standing 6’5″ and weighing in at 205 pounds, the hulking 18-year-old center won a WHL championship with the Prince Albert Raiders last season, leading all WHL rookies in playoff points with 22 (12g, 10a) in 23 games. Protas scored back-to-back hat tricks in the round prior to send the Raiders to the WHL Finals.

Protas was line-mates with Capitals’ second-round pick Brett Leason (20 years old), who will begin next season with the Hershey Bears.

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By Ian Oland 1 week ago

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Grading the Washington Capitals 2019 NHL Draft selections

The 2019 NHL Draft has concluded and the Washington Capitals ended up with four players selected within the first five rounds of action.

It’s time to evaluate how they did after a few days of observation.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 weeks ago

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Capitals trade up into third round and select forward Aliaksei Protas

The Washington Capitals moved up into the third round, where they originally did not have a pick due to the Carl Hagelin trade from last season, and selected Belarusian forward Aliaksei Protas from the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders.

To move up to the New Jersey Devils’ #91 selection, the Capitals parted with the #118 and #129 selections in this year’s draft.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 weeks ago

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