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NHL Draft 2019: Caps Select Aliaksei Protas

The Caps have traded up to #91 and snagged center Aliaksei Protas, a linemate of previous pick Brett Leason with the Prince Albert Raiders.

Here’s where Protas falls on some of the top rankings:

  • Ranked #79 by THE ATHLETIC
  • Ranked #64 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
  • Ranked #137 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
  • Ranked #58 by ISS HOCKEY
  • Ranked #94 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
  • Ranked #44 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)

[H]e’s a 6-foot-5 center who is a high-end passer and finisher, and he had a fantastic postseason for Prince Albert.