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Ilya Protas Named Washington Capitals Top Prospect for 2026-27 Season

Belarusian forward Ilya Protas is ranked as the Washington Capitals' top prospect ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Belarusian forward Ilya Protas was named the top prospect for the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. [1] The 20-year-old Protas scored 66 points in 69 regular-season games with the Hershey Bears of the AHL during the previous season. [2] Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized players on all rosters who try to return to school after playing in NFL preseason games, noting they have been working for nine months for the upcoming season. [3] Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson is currently playing for the Longhorns after a court challenge restored his eligibility following the NCAA's five-for-five model. [4] Defenseman Cole Hutson and forwards Andrew Cristall, Linden Vachon, and Terik Paraschuk were named to the Washington Capitals' top five prospects list. [5] Protas recorded four points in four appearances for the Washington Capitals in the NHL prior to this ranking. [6] Hutson was granted a temporary restraining order allowing him to play, a path also being attempted by tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. [7]
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  1. Belarusian forward Ilya Protas was named the top prospect for the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. The 20-year-old Protas scored 66 points in 69 regular-season games with the Hershey Bears of the AHL during the previous season. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized players on all rosters who try to return to school after playing in NFL preseason games, noting they have been working for nine months for the upcoming season. · CBS Sports
  4. Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson is currently playing for the Longhorns after a court challenge restored his eligibility following the NCAA's five-for-five model. · CBS Sports
  5. Defenseman Cole Hutson and forwards Andrew Cristall, Linden Vachon, and Terik Paraschuk were named to the Washington Capitals' top five prospects list. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. Protas recorded four points in four appearances for the Washington Capitals in the NHL prior to this ranking. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Hutson was granted a temporary restraining order allowing him to play, a path also being attempted by tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. · CBS Sports
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