The Belarusian forward Aliaksei Protas has been added to the roster of the Nashville Predators, marking his first NHL assignment since joining the team earlier this season. The 22-year-old defenceman, who previously played for the Boston Bruins, will now suit up for the Predators after clearing waivers. Protas has been a key contributor in the American Hockey League, where he has shown strong offensive skills and physical play. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how he adapts to the Predators' system at the NHL level.