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AHL: Forwards to Watch in the 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 AHL season will start in exactly two months from today. Last season saw some big prospects have big seasons. Ilya Protas for Hershey had 66 points, finishing sixth in the league, and 29 goals, finishing tenth in the league.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Capitals’ Ilya Protas Named AHL Rookie of the Year for 2025-26

A member of the Washington Capitals organization has some new hardware after Ilya Protas was voted as the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Capitals Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ilya Protas, Clay Stevenson

The Capitals announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas, as well as goaltender Clay Stevenson, to AHL Hershey. Their season is over after last night’s win over the Blue Jackets, although their four-game win streak to end the season wasn’t enough to get them into playoff position.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future

Earlier in the month, Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas had his debut in the NHL, posting an assist in the Caps’ 4-0 win in Toronto on April 9. Then he continued with two games against the Penguins, posting a goal and two assists in the first game, which the Capitals won 6-3.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 11

Protas bros. help Capitals handle Penguins

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists and the Washington Capitals helped their playoff chances with a 6-3 win against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Capitals call up top prospect Protas ahead of potential NHL debut

It appears the Washington Capitals will be adding one more reinforcement for the final four-game stretch of their season, hoping to make the playoffs for the 17th time in 19 years.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Capitals Recall Ilya Protas

The Washington Capitals have recalled top center prospect Ilya Protas from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. It is a headline that Capitals fans have waited all season for and comes just two days after a six-point night in the AHL.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 18, 2025

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8, 2025

Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come

The Washington Capitals seemed well on their way towards reclusion a few seasons ago. They managed to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2018 — but by 2022, only eight members of the Cup-winning roster were still in Washington.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / August 9, 2025

Capitals GM 'Really Excited' by Prospect Performance at Development Camp

The Washington Capitals wrapped up the 2025 Capitals Development Camp on Saturday with a 3-on-3 hockey tournament. The camp event provides Capitals prospects with hands-on coaching time for skill development and fundamental hockey skills training.

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6 centre options for the Flames at 31st or 32nd overall at the 2025 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames, for the second year in a row, have multiple first-round picks in the NHL Draft. We’ve already delved into a few potential centres that could be available with their first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, 18th overall.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1, 2025

Windsor Spitfires: 5 Questions to Ask During Summer 2025

As the Windsor Spitfires say goodbye to the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, the summer months are peaking over the horizon. It has the potential to be a busy offseason for the organization, one that could set them up for a monster 2025-26 campaign.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26, 2025

Capitals assign a top prospect to AHL

One of Washington’s top prospects could soon be getting his first taste of playing in the pros.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 26, 2025

Capitals Prospect Ilya Protas Discussed Family Legacy & NHL Future

Belarusian forward Ilya Protas was selected by the Washington Capitals in the third round (75th overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He joins his brother

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24, 2025

4 Takeaways From Spitfires’ 7-3 Win Over Spirit

The Windsor Spitfires made a statement on Sunday and, not only was it perfect timing, but it came at the expense of a tough divisional rival. From the start of the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) campaign, the Spitfires have been at or near the top of the West Division.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / February 12, 2025

Monthly Report For Capitals Prospects In The CHL — January, 2025: Trades of Cristall And Mateiko And Protas On Fire With The Spitfires

The Canadian Junior Hockey Leagues (CHL) continued play after the New Year. Here is the monthly summary of how each of the Washington Capitals’ prospects playing in the CHL fared for the month of Janury.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / September 29, 2024

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 4, 2024

Spitfires Add Size, Select Protas at 2024 CHL Import Draft

After finishing second last in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season, Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler is trying to make life tougher for opponents at the WFCU Centre.

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