BREAKING: Capitals Extend Player for Five Years
Despite being in the playoff race, the Washington Capitals offensive performance in 2023-24 has been dreadful, but it appears as though they've found a key piece of their future.
Aliaksei Protas extended for a further five years
At 23-years of age, Protas has become a permanent fixture of the Washington Capitals lineup, and is on pace for a career year in 2023-24.
In 42 games, the young center has tallied 3 goals and 18 points, already surpassing his previous high of 15, and now he has been handsomely rewarded.
LOCKED UP PRO‼️
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension. Protas' contract will carry an average annual value of $3.375 million.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension. Protas' contract will carry an average annual value of $3.375 million.
The five-year deal comes with an AAV of $3.375 million, and at 23-years old, he's now locked in as a potentially key piece of the Capitals rotation for years to come.
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JANVIER 19 | 42 ANSWERS BREAKING: Capitals Extend Player for Five Years Was this a good move for the Capitals? | ||
| Yes | 23 | 54.8 % |
| No | 19 | 45.2 % |
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