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Washington Capitals: Breaking down the top 3 second round cuts

By Michael Marzzacco

ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30:Washington Capitals defensive prospect Connor Hobbs, right, waits with another prospect for their one on one meeting with coaches during the Washington Capitals Development Camp at Kettler IcePlex on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30:Washington Capitals defensive prospect Connor Hobbs, right, waits with another prospect for their one on one meeting with coaches during the Washington Capitals Development Camp at Kettler IcePlex on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – MAY 30: Brett Leason poses for a portrait at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine on May 30, 2019 at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – MAY 30: Brett Leason poses for a portrait at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine on May 30, 2019 at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images) /

#2 Brett Leason

Brett Leason was a star on the Prince Albert Raiders when the Capitals selected the 20-year old in the second round of this year’s NHL Draft. Leason will have something to prove in the AHL this season after he was passed over in the draft the last two seasons. The Caps are about to be awarded though in this steal of a pick.

Leason told NBC:

"“I’ve surpassed my own expectations. I was nowhere near thinking about this or realizing it could happen. (Not getting drafted before) motivated me a lot. It’s a dream of mine to get drafted and I realize this is my last chance.”"

Last season, Leason led the Prince Albert Raiders with an 89-point season (36 goals, 53 assists) in 55 games. Leason added 25 points in the playoffs with 10 goals and 15 assists to lead the Raiders to the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 22: Brett Leason reacts after being selected 56th overall by the Washington Capitals during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Leason was drafted by the Capitals in the second round at 56th overall. The team signed him in the offseason to a three-year, entry-level contract that will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $750,000 including a $92,500 signing bonus.

Leason had a solid showing in the Prospect Showcase and had a goal in Saturday’s preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes. However, at just 20-years old the right winger needs more time to develop and the Hershey Bears fans will welcome him with open arms.

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