Chris Patrick says Capitals were willing to burn a year on Ryan Leonard’s entry-level contract to get him into lineup: ‘It’s definitely worth whatever risk there might be’

1 week ago  /  RMNB  /  Read Time: 3 minutes 15 seconds

Ryan Leonard made his NHL debut on Tuesday night in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins. The 20-year-old winger was immediately placed in the Capitals’ top-six forward group by head coach Spencer Carbery, showing the level of faith the team has in the young prospect’s skillset. By playing him in the game,...

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