Aliaksei Protas, the large center (who plays wing, as well), has impressed wherever he’s played. He’s hard working, incredibly smart, sneakily skilled, and is just waiting to break out. Protas entered the NHL two seasons ago, and since then, among Washington Capitals forwards that played at least 40 games (he’s played 91 games), he’s second in both Shot Attempts (CF%) and Expected Goals (xGF%)…