Top 5 Washington Capitals prospects heading into 2024-25

The Washington Capitals 50th season is inching closer and today we're going to embrace the future by talking about the Caps of tomorrow. Introducing our list of the top five prospects starting out with number five.

#5 Vincent Iorio

Vincent Iorio was selected with the number 55 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and appeared in six NHL games last season while suiting up for 60 with the Bears recording four goals and 10 assists for 14 points.

Although the prospect started out slow he found his groove as he progressed and the late season call up for the six foot four, 200 pound defenseman helped get the Caps into the playoffs. Unfortunately the 21 year old got hurt in Game 1 with the Caps and again after returning to the Bears which caused him to miss the Calder Cup Finals.

Chris Patrick recently told NHL.com's Tom Gulitti:

"I'm sure he would have loved to be on the ice for the last game and everything. But overall, after kind of a slower start, it was a positive season and he should be ready to come in and, hopefully, keep moving forward for us."

- Chris Patrick to NHL.com

Iorio could graduate to NHL status as early as this season if he can remain healthy.