Should I draft Aliaksei Protas or Nicklas Backstrom?

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Aliaksei Protas

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WSH · C

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Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

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2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.18	-0.08
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	29
B2B	15	15
PROJ	263.00	305.00
G	9	12
AST	20	31
PTS	29	43
PIM	13	22
SOG	110	100
HIT	51	36
BLK	26	35

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Season Statistics
PROJ	272.7	13.8
G	6	0
AST	23	1
PTS	29	1
PIM	8	2
SOG	113	12
HIT	28	2
BLK	49	5

Recent News
	Aliaksei Protas was thrilled the Capitals selected his little brother Ilya at the 2024 NHL Draft: 'It's an unbelievable feeling' Published June 29th, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks Aliaksei Protas: 2023-24 season review Published May 29th, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks 2023-24 Rink Wrap: Aliaksei Protas Published May 29th, 2024 via Japers Rink Aliaksei Protas News Published May 25th, 2024 via ESPN Aliaksei Protas and his 2024 draft eligible brother Ilya Protas practice with Belarusian Extraliga team Published May 23rd, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Nabs assist in Game 4 Published April 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Notches assist in Game 1 Published April 22nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Postgame \| Aliaksei Protas \| Washington Capitals Published April 7th, 2024 via NHL.com	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks

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