"Chesley never built his offensive game like the Caps brass perhaps wanted him to, but he still looks like a reliable all-around defensemen. The question is, which pair will he end up on at the NHL level (if at all)? It's very hard to predict defensive defensemen without analytics, but eye test-wise, Chesley has a great foundation. He's got good size, skates incredibly well, is great in transition, has a bomb of a shot, and can get physical."
"The Protas brothers must have had a bet going this past season or something, because both brothers went nuclear with their respective teams. We of course know what Aliaksei Protas did in the NHL (and we'll talk about that later in this list) but Ilya Protas racked up the second-most points (124) and second-highest points-per-game rate (2.03) in the OHL before adding another 25 points in 12 play"
Chesley finished his college career with 20 points in 40 games while wearing the captain's "C" and immediately posted three points in four AHL games with Hershey. He does not project to be an offensive defenseman but presents as a reliable all-around defender with good size, excellent skating, strong transition ability, a powerful shot, and physicality. Predicting his NHL placement is difficult without analytics, but his foundation fits many top-four NHL defenders and a dependable third-pairing role is a realistic outcome. Ilya Protas ranked among the highest prospects, dominating the USHL and producing 61GP, 50-74-124 in the OHL.
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