Capitals Draft Team Canada Captain Cam Allen in 2023 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals selected defenseman Cam Allen from the Guelph Storm in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Allen, a highly-touted prospect, had a strong rookie season in the OHL but saw a decline in production in his sophomore year due to coaching changes and a shoulder injury. He impressed at the draft combine and served as captain for Team Canada in international tournaments. Despite being ranked higher in pre-draft rankings, Allen fell to the Capitals in the fifth round, leading experts to believe that the team got a steal with their selection.