Confirmed Signing with Link: [WSH] F Ilya Protas signs ELC with the Capitals (3 years, $889.167k AAV)

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[DamonDRW]

Didn't he play for them in the playoffs???

 

[WhataKnight]

Didn't he play for them in the playoffs???

Think that was Aleksei Protas. Maybe his brother?

 

[wickedwitch]

Think that was Aleksei Protas. Maybe his brother?

Yes, it's his younger brother. It's a bit surprising, because 3rd round picks rarely get signed right after getting drafted.

 

[BondraEra]

Think that was Aleksei Protas. Maybe his brother?

Correct. This is his younger brother.

 

[Lou Sassole]

Yes, it's his younger brother. It's a bit surprising, because 3rd round picks rarely get signed right after getting drafted.

He's been great at the development camp, after Leonard and Cristall, maybe the most impressive prospect. Will be interesting to see how it goes in Windsor next season.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Yes, it's his younger brother. It's a bit surprising, because 3rd round picks rarely get signed right after getting drafted.

Sounds like nepotism a la Bronny James. Aliaksei Protas calling the shots now in DC. Sad.

 

[NoVaCapsFan]

He looked like an absolute thoroughbred at today’s PDC 3x3 tourney. I can see why the Caps traded up to draft him, and gave him a contract.