2026 OHL In The System: Washington Capitals

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. 

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Today, we take a closer look at the Washington Capitals’ prospect pool.

 

Miroslav Satan (LW) – Saginaw Spirit (2025-26)

Selected: 7th Round, 212th Overall (2024)

OHL Career Stats: 24 GP, 0G, 0A, 0 PTS, -6

Age: 20

Originally signed by the Saginaw Spirit as a free agent, Miroslav Satan appeared in 24 games before finishing the season with the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes, where he recorded six points (2-4–6) in 29 regular-season contests. The 6-foot-7 forward has since signed with HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš of Slovakia’s top professional league for the 2026-27 season.

 

Ilya Protas (RW) – Windsor Spitfires (2024-25)

Selected: 3rd Round, 75th Overall (2024)

OHL Career Stats: 61 GP, 50G, 74A, 124 PTS, +58

Age: 20

In his first professional season, Ilya Protas made an immediate impact with the Hershey Bears, recording 66 points (29-37–66) in 69 regular-season games. He led all AHL rookies in scoring while finishing second among first-year players in both goals and assists. Protas also earned his NHL debut with Washington, recording four points (1-3–4) over his first two games, and was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team at season’s end.

 

Cam Allen (D) – Guelph Storm (2021-25), London Knights (2024-25)

Selected: 5th Round, 136th Overall (2023)

OHL Career Stats: 201 GP, 31G, 85A, 116 PTS, -1

Age: 21

In his rookie professional season with the Hershey Bears, Cam Allen was limited to 22 regular-season games after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The former OHL and Memorial Cup champion recorded seven points (3-4–7) and 22 penalty minutes before being sidelined.

 

Patrick Thomas (C) – Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs (2021-25)

Selected: 4th Round, 104th Overall (2023)

OHL Career Stats: 253 GP, 71G, 182A, 253 PTS, +48

Age: 21

Splitting the 2025-26 season between the Hershey Bears and the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays, Patrick Thomas recorded 16 points (3-13–16) in 32 regular-season games with South Carolina. The 6-foot forward also appeared in seven games with Hershey, contributing one goal and two assists.

 

Tomorrow on OHL In The System: We’ll take a look at the OHL talent inside the Philadelphia Flyers organization.