5 reasons Ryan Leonard will take the Capitals to the Stanley Cup

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The Washington Capitals drafted Ryan Leonard with the number eight pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. He’s a good two way forward that fell into the Caps laps. Many thought he wouldn’t still be available when the eighth pick was up.

In a few years this guy could be a top six winger. It could very well be a big moment for him and the team as it could come after Alex Ovechkin hangs up his skates.

Obviously every hockey player’s goal is to win the Stanley Cup. Here’s hoping the Caps get one more before Ovi retires. As far as that elusive second and third Cup go, I can see Ovi lifting it again and Leonard doing it someday with Ivan Miroshnichenko.

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#5 Leonard can be a key in the youth movement

Ryan Leonard is committed to playing for Boston College and continuing his education but he could leave school early if there’s a need and the Caps decide to make that call.

If they decide to make that call early, Leonard will be a key player in the youth movement. Part of the reason the Caps had success in 2018 was because there was a good mix of veterans and youth.

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