Aliaksei Protas
Washington Capitals, Center
Age: 25y-1m-30d (Jan 06, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: BY
College: Prince Albert
Drafted: Round 3 (#91 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Daniel Milstein (Gold Star Hockey)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$3,375,000
2025-26 Cash
$3,750,000
Career Earnings
$9,253,546
2024-2028 Extension (CURRENT)
Aliaksei Protas signed a 5 year, $16,875,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $16,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,375,000. In 2025-26, Protas will earn a base salary of $1,750,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,375,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $16,875,000
Average Salary:
$3,375,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $3,375,000 | 3.84% | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $3,375,000 | 3.84% | $4,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $3,375,000 | 3.53% | $3,750,000 | $11,750,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
26 | $3,375,000 | 3.25% | $3,500,000 | $15,250,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
27 | $3,375,000 | 2.97% | $3,125,000 | $18,375,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
28 | $3,375,000 | 2.74% | $2,500,000 | $20,875,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 3.84% |
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 3.84% |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $1,750,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 3.53% |
| 2026-27 |
|
26 | $2,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 3.25% |
| 2027-28 |
|
27 | $2,125,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 2.97% |
| 2028-29 |
|
28 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,375,000 | 2.74% |
| 2029-30 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 | $3,375,000 |
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $8,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 | $3,375,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 | $1,750,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,750,000 | $11,750,000 | - | $3,875,000 | $3,218,750 |
| 2026-27 |
|
26 | $2,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $15,250,000 | - | $3,750,000 | $3,041,667 |
| 2027-28 |
|
27 | $2,125,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,125,000 | $18,375,000 | - | $3,593,750 | $2,812,500 |
| 2028-29 |
|
28 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $20,875,000 | - | $3,375,000 | $2,500,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$13,541,380
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$448,750 |
$448,750 |
|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$287,834 $287,834 |
$736,584 $1,024,418 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$766,962 |
$1,791,380 |
|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Active
Active
|
$4,000,000 $4,000,000 |
$5,791,380 $9,791,380 |
|
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$3,750,000 |
$13,541,380 |
|
| Total |
$13,541,380 |
$13,541,380 |
||||
| 2026 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
||
| 2027 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,125,000 |
||
| 2028 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$22,666,380 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,448,880 | $6,092,500 | - | $13,541,380 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
21 |
$356,250
|
$92,500 |
$448,750 |
$448,750 |
|
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$287,834 $287,834
|
$287,834 $287,834 |
$736,584 $1,024,418 |
||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$766,962
|
$766,962 |
$1,791,380 |
||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$2,000,000 $2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 |
$4,000,000 $4,000,000 |
$5,791,380 $9,791,380 |
|
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$1,750,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,750,000 |
$13,541,380 |
|
| Total |
$7,448,880 |
$6,092,500 |
$13,541,380 |
$13,541,380 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
26 |
$2,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$3,500,000 |
||
| 2027 |
|
27 |
$2,125,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$3,125,000 |
||
| 2028 |
|
28 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$13,573,880 |
$9,092,500 |
$22,666,380 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,448,880 | $6,092,500 | - | $13,541,380 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
Jan 07, 2026 - Jan 09, 2026 | 0 | Lower Body |
-
Jan 19, 2024
Signed a 5 year $16.875 million contract extension with Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 14, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 13, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Oct 11, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Apr 14, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Mar 05, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Mar 03, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Feb 25, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Feb 21, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Feb 11, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Feb 01, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Jan 18, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Jan 07, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Washington (WAS)
-
Jul 10, 2019
Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Jun 23, 2019
Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 3 (#91 overall)
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