Category: Ryan Leonard
Ryan Leonard lands huge hit and finishes plus-1 in NHL debut against Boston Bruins: ‘It’s only going to get better’
Boston BruinsRyan Leonard realized a childhood dream on Tuesday when he made his NHL debut against the Boston Bruins. The tilt came two days after Leonard’s sophomore season ended prematurely when the number one overall seeded Boston College Eagles were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the second round. Ar...
Read moreCapitals prospect Cole Hutson, Boston College teammates, and family attend Ryan Leonard’s NHL debut in Boston
Boston CollegeRyan Leonard made his NHL debut against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday night. The 20-year-old winger had the unique opportunity to play his first NHL game not only in his home state but also in the city where he was playing college hockey just a few days ago. Both of those factors ensured that Leonard h...
Read moreCaps beat Bruins 4-3 in Ryan Leonard’s debut
Nic DowdThe Washington Capitals did everything they needed to do on the road against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Debut Ryan Leonard? Check. Ovi goal? Double check. Regulation win? Just barely. It wasn’t a flawless outing, but it was enough to end a three-game losing streak. Nic Dowd’s shorthanded go...
Read moreRyan Leonard’s night out with Alex Ovechkin in Boston goes viral ahead of NHL debut: ‘Ovi wanted to see where I went to school’
Ryan LeonardThe Washington Capitals practiced at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday morning before jumping on a plane at Dulles Airport, lifting off for Boston, Massachusetts at 2:31 pm. When they landed 1 hour and 13 minutes later, the team had gained a potentially game-changing player on their roster: 20-year...
Read moreRyan Leonard has signed with the Capitals. Now, Spencer Carbery needs to determine who comes out of the team’s lineup for him.
CapitalsRyan Leonard officially arrived on Monday when the Washington Capitals signed their top prospect to a three-year, entry-level contract. Now comes the hard part for head coach Spencer Carbery. The second-year bench boss will need to take a player out of his Eastern Conference-leading lineup to fit Le...
Read moreRyan Leonard signs first NHL contract surrounded by Boston College teammates
EaglesRyan Leonard officially became a Washington Capital on Monday. Leonard, who just completed his sophomore season with the Boston College Eagles, signed his NHL entry-level contract in the locker room of Conte Forum surrounded by his teammates. “Ryan had a prolific two-year career at Boston College,”...
Read moreCapitals Sign Ryan Leonard to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract
BruinsThe Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard to his three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old center was the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and has dominated non-NHL…
Read moreRyan Leonard will wear jersey number 9 with Capitals
Ryan LeonardThe Washington Capitals signed 2023 first-round draft pick Ryan Leonard to a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. The 20-year-old forward joins the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals with nine games remaining on the team’s regular-season schedule. Leonard is expected to immediately jump into...
Read moreRangers Expected To Sign Gabe Perreault
Boston CollegeBoston College star winger and top Rangers prospect Gabe Perreault will join teammate Ryan Leonard in turning pro. After reporting earlier Monday that the latter will sign his entry-level deal with the Capitals, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period adds Perreault is also expected to sign his ELC with...
Read moreNHL Rumors: McDavid, Oilers, Demko, Canucks, Capitals
Ryan LeonardIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers will be kicking off their road trip without Connor McDavid and a few other key names. Meanwhile, what is Thatcher Demko worth…
Read more2024-25 All-CHN Teams
Alex BumpThe emphasis is again on youth as College Hockey News presents the 2024-25 All-CHN Teams...
Read moreRyan Leonard and Boston College knocked out of NCAA Tournament early, now on contract watch with Capitals
EaglesRyan Leonard could be on his way to DC very shortly. Leonard’s Boston College Eagles were knocked out of their New Hampshire-based regional on Sunday by the Denver Pioneers, who previously beat BC in the 2024 National Championship game. The 3-1 defeat ends Leonard’s sophomore season with the Eagles...
Read moreChris Patrick on Ryan Leonard joining the Capitals at end of season: ‘As soon as his college season is over, we’ll get on the phone and talk to his agent’
Washington Capitals’Ryan Leonard is set to be an important part of the Washington Capitals’ future. The 20-year-old winger just finished another standout regular season with the Boston College Eagles, winning Hockey East Player of the Year after posting 47 points (29g, 18a) in 35 games. However, Caps management also be...
Read moreRyan Leonard and Cole Hutson among five Capitals prospects playing in this year’s NCAA tournament
CapitalsThe NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Committee has selected the 16 teams that will participate in the 2025 NCAA tournament. The Washington Capitals will have five prospects on five different teams involved in the single-elimination format. To win the national championship, a team will need to win two games in...
Read more3 Washington Capitals Who Won't Be Back Next Season: Post Trade Deadline Fallout
Andrew MangiapaneMost of the changes to the Washington Capitals are going to come from their forward group, not only because there are a bunch of UFAs, but also because there is a lot of young talent that is coming quickly like Ryan Leonard. With that being said, the Capitals have been excellent this season and aren...
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