"Absolutely would like that. Now, does it come to fruition? I'm not sure. He's had a phenomenal season, as has been documented. I've watched and read the reports and had many text messages from people around the league about what they've seen from him, so it's been impressive."
"The American Hockey League is a difficult league to go into and not only survive but to be a productive player and play as well as Little Pro has. It's been impressive to watch, so we'll see where it goes."
"Of all under-20 forwards to have played at least 50 games in the league since the 2000-01 season, Protas ranks 10th with his 0.85 point-per-game rate. Only one of those players, Patrice Bergeron, was primarily a center."
Ilya Protas, at 19 years old, leads the AHL's Hershey Bears with 50 points, tying for the league's rookie scoring lead. Caps head coach Spencer Carbery expressed interest in having Protas debut in the NHL this season. Protas ranks 10th among under-20 forwards in point-per-game rate since 2000-01, outperforming notable players like Martin Necas and Filip Forsberg. His performance in the AHL is impressive for his age, showcasing his potential for the Capitals.
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