Washington Capitals: Top 3 new prospects to keep an eye on in 2021

#1 Matt Moulson

Matt Moulson is practically an AHL veteran with a little bit of NHL experience under his belt. Moulson was drafted in the ninth round in 2003 by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’s a hard working winger with a good shot and goal scoring instincts. He features a good size but has a few weaknesses in that he is lacking in the skating department and isn’t a very physical player.

Last season he had 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points with th eHershey Bears. The season prior to that he had 22 goals and 15 assists for 41 points That was his first season with the Hershey Bears. He enters his third season with Hershey.

Prior to the Bears, Moulson was on th eOntario Reign. In 2018-19 he scored 28 goals and 34 assists for 62 points. The season prior to that he had 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points and appeared in 14 games with the Buffalo Sabres. In the season prior he scored 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points with the Sabres.

In addition to the Sabres, Moulson has also played for the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings. He likely won’t make the varsity lineup with the Caps but he’ll be an impact player in Hershey this season nonetheless.