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.