The Hershey Bears are a successful AHL affiliate and the Washington Capitals are fortunate to have them. Not only do they have a storied history but a not to shabby present as they’re in the Eastern Conference Final. So which future Caps could be in the lineup next season? Glad you asked!
#3 Aliaksei Protas
Aliaksei Protas played in 58 games for the Caps this season but was sent down later in the stretch so he could be on the Hershey roster during the Calder Cup playoffs. Boy has it paid dividends.