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Originally Published 3 months ago — by NHL.com
The Washington Capitals are set to open their 2025-26 NHL season at home against the Boston Bruins, with key players like Hendrix Lapierre and Ryan Leonard aiming to establish consistency and reliability, while the team focuses on building on last season's success and improving their third line performance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks
Ryan Leonard sets a new freshman goal-scoring record at Boston College with 31 goals, helping the Eagles secure a 5-4 overtime victory over Quinnipiac to advance to the Frozen Four. Leonard, a top prospect for the Washington Capitals, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Providence Region after his stellar performance. As he heads into the Frozen Four, he has the option to sign an entry-level contract with the Capitals, potentially forgoing the rest of his college career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks
Ryan Leonard scores two goals for Boston College Eagles in a 5-1 win over UMass in his hometown, Amherst, where he faced boos from the crowd due to choosing Boston College over UMass. His two goals extended his season-best point streak to 12 games and sealed the victory for the Eagles, improving their season record to 22-5-1.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Ryan Leonard, a Capitals prospect and Boston College freshman, has been playing through a broken finger and still managed to excel on the ice, contributing to his team's success as the No. 1 team in the country. His impact goes beyond scoring goals, as he's known for his physicality and all-around game. While there's potential for him to step into the NHL, Leonard is focused on his college hockey career and isn't in a rush to make a life-changing decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks
Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan confirmed that the team tried to move up in the NHL Draft to select Matvei Michkov, but were unable to make a trade. The Capitals ended up selecting forward Ryan Leonard, who they were pleasantly surprised to find available at their pick. Other teams also opted to keep their picks, resulting in no trades in the first round of the draft. Michkov, who was considered a top talent, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers but has existing contractual obligations in Russia.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks
Washington Capitals' first-round pick Ryan Leonard compares his playing style to Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Hyman, and Alex Tuch, citing their grit, power, and ability to play with high-end talent. Leonard admires Tkachuk's ability to blend elite talent with agitating opponents, while Hyman and Tuch combine offensive skill with physical play. Leonard also mentions Tom Wilson as a comparable teammate. He believes the Capitals' physical style of play aligns with his own and is excited to join the team. Leonard plans to play for Boston College before making his NHL debut.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Washington Capitals selected power forward Ryan Leonard with the eighth pick in the NHL draft. Leonard, who scored the gold medal-winning goal for the United States at the under-18 world championships, is known for his talent, smooth skating, and physicality. He joins the Capitals' prospect pipeline and is expected to excel in playoff situations. Leonard plans to play two years of college hockey at Boston College before potentially making the jump to the professional ranks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Russian Machine Never Breaks
The Washington Capitals selected Ryan Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Leonard, a right wing for the U-18 United States National Development Program, had a standout offensive performance in the U18 World Championship, scoring the gold-medal-winning goal against Sweden. While not a consensus top 10 pick, Leonard has been compared to players like the Tkachuk brothers and Tom Wilson.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Flyers will be picking seventh in the upcoming NHL draft and are likely to add a piece for the future rather than an immediate impact player. Here are five players the Flyers might have their eye on at No. 7: Zach Benson, Oliver Moore, Ryan Leonard, Dalibor Dvorský, and David Reinbacher. The decision will mostly boil down to how highly they rate Reinbacher, who is the only defenseman on the list and the clear No. 1 blueliner in this class.