Ryan Leonard
Washington Capitals Continue to Reach Milestones
It’s no secret that the Washington Capitals have had a standout season as a team. From earning over 100 points, to having a 10-game road win streak, to watching their captain chase history, the Capitals’ season has been truly remarkable. While hockey is, on the whole, a team effort, many of the Capitals have been […]
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Ryan Leonard is a Net Positive For the Washington Capitals
20-year-old Ryan Leonard, the Capitals’ 2023 first-round draft pick, made his debut with Washington on April 1st as the team visited the Boston Bruins. Leonard’s NCAA team, Boston College, was eliminated from the Frozen Four playoffs on Sunday, and the forward signed his entry-level contract the next morning. After being taken out on the town […]
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NHL Game Preview: Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 4/2/2025
NHL Game Preview: Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 4/2/2025
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Boston Bruins Lose 9 Straight, Ovechkin Scores, Leonard Makes NHL Debut
The Bruins’ late-season woes deepened Tuesday, April 1st, at TD Garden, where a 4-3 loss to the visiting Capitals extended their losing streak to a concerning nine games, a stretch that became even more notable when Alex Ovechkin, amidst the Boston Bruins struggles, added to his legendary tally with his 891st career goal, drawing him […]
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New York Rangers Sign Prized Prospect Gabe Perreault
Things have not always worked out in spades when it comes to the New York Rangers and their development of younger players. Kaapo Kakko is a great example of this. He was taken with the second overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and things never panned out for him on Broadway as he […]
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2025 World Junior Championship: Team USA Players to Watch
The United States is looking for back-to-back World Junior Championship (WJC) gold medals and has built an experienced team with ten returning players. As they chase a medal at this year’s tournament, these five players to watch could make or break their run. Related: A Quick Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship Trey Augustine […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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Capitals’ Prospects Making Waves
The future of the Washington Capitals is looking very bright. Young prospects are making fantastic moves in the AHL, World Juniors, and WHL. Let’s check in on these guys and see a small glimpse into Washington’s (probably) successful future. Andrew Cristall Andrew Cristall, 18, was selected in the second round of the 2023 draft. Unfortunately, […]
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Capitals Set to Rebound From Disappointing 2022-2023 Season
In the 2022-2023 NHL season, the Washington Capitals found themselves missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. Poor coaching choices, injuries, and a lack of discipline on the ice left the team with a 35-37-10 record, finishing the season 6th in the NHL Metropolitan Division. As the 2023-2024 season quickly […]
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