Confirmed Signing with Link: [WSH] F Aliaksei Protas signs extension with the Capitals (5 years, $3.375M AAV)

[stephenball]

Yeah, I expect the offensive numbers to cool off a bit, but if he “regresses” to being a 50 point forward that can play on any line and forechecks at a high level and is defensively responsible I think the contract is still a steal.

 

[BallardEra]

11 goals and 26 points in 28 games.

 

[qc14]

Has there been a bigger skating improvement by any player in recent memory?

 

[stephenball]

I knew he’s been great this season but that’s a pretty wild stat.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I cannot believe Washington has this guy locked in at $3.375M AAV until 2029. Turns 24 next month. Looks like it could be one of the best contracts in Hockey.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

The Caps did a promo earlier this year where they had players hand deliver tickets to STH who have had tix for all 50 years.

For a second I thought there was a joint promotion with the Commanders players… nope, just Protas & McIlrath

 

[GRob83]

The Caps did a promo earlier this year where they had players hand deliver tickets to STH who have had tix for all 50 years.

For a second I thought there was a joint promotion with the Commanders players… nope, just Protas & McIlrath

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And Fehervary.

 

[crab]

Soon to rebuild team can afford the gamble.

Speaking of rebuilds…. Bruins should really look into it.

 

[BallardEra]

From NHL.com:

"After scoring 13 goals in 169 games over his first three NHL seasons, Protas has 14 goals in 33 games this season, including three in his past two games."

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

From watching him play I expect this contract will look really good in 1-2 years.

I think you’re right.

 

[kthx]

Oh boy the early comments are once again gold

 

[Silky mitts]

If anyone thinks the Caps are done with having Protases on bargain contracts

 

[EXTRAS]

What's even more amazing is he had done this with pretty much zero pp time. They don't even have him on the 2nd pp unit.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Not only is it all at even strength but he’s a damn giant that can move.

What's even more amazing is he had done this with pretty much zero pp time. They don't even have him on the 2nd pp unit.

I don’t understand how he’s not an option there. You’d think even just his size would be useful diversification, not to mention his skill

 

[BKarchitect]

Really unique player - this deal was great for the Caps the moment the ink dried and it'll still be great when Protas' shooting % eventually and inevitably cools down. He’s just a force at 5v5 with his playmaking, IQ and enormous reach and of course on the PK.

Some of that shooting % regression can eventually be balanced out over time by some PP usage. It’s hard to imagine in the long run that they don’t find a way to leverage his size and skill on one of the PP units.

Seems like his younger brother may be an even better offensive prospect at the same point in their careers - having two of these dudes in the line-up eventually is going to be something.

 

[stephenball]

Really unique player - this deal was great for the Caps the moment the ink dried and it'll still be great when Protas' shooting % eventually and inevitably cools down. He’s just a force at 5v5 with his playmaking, IQ and enormous reach and of course on the PK.

Some of that shooting % regression can eventually be balanced out over time by some PP usage. It’s hard to imagine in the long run that they don’t find a way to leverage his size and skill on one of the PP units.

Seems like his younger brother may be an even better offensive prospect at the same point in their careers - having two of these dudes in the line-up eventually is going to be something.

Carbery said in a recent interview that Protas doesn’t get PP time but he’s kind of making it impossible to not give him some going forward. I expect him to be on PP2 soon.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Guy is an absolute unit, what a steal.

 

[Eggtimers]

Huge steal . Pun intended .
What’s crazy is that he has never been a producer at any level in his career until now. Late bloomer for sure. I’m jealous the Caps have him .

 

[BallardEra]

Huge steal . Pun intended .
What’s crazy is that he has never been a producer at any level in his career until now. Late bloomer for sure. I’m jealous the Caps have him .

Now up to 18 goals and 35 points on the season with a +23.

 

[Team_Spirit]

This guy is freaking huge

Lowest cap hit 20g scorer, one of the best +/- in the league.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Hate to say it but this is a good deal by Washington I think

 

[Midnight Judges]

This is now one of the best contracts in the NHL.

 

[Holden Caufield]

I wonder if McClelland has a burner account on here and bumps this thread every once in a while.

Wouldn’t blame him, solid flex.

 

[DFF]

Probably getting packaged with Dowd and the other team wanted him locked up for that.

If not I would of let him test the market, he is not that great and easily replaced

/lame

Lol

 

[Drake1588]

His little brother Ilya, at a measly 6' 5", had this beauty Saturday night for Windsor: