#1 Ryan Leonard
We can't end this slideshow without Ryan Leonard. He was picked at eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft and last season had 31 goals and 29 assists for 60 points in 41 games played with Boston College.
The six foot, 192 pound forward was third among NCAA Division I players in goals and was tied for fourth in points this past season to help Boston College reach the NCAA Frozen Four championship game before they fell short to the University of Denver.
In addition the 19 year old helped Team USA capture the gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship with six points in seven games, three goals and three assists.
Last season fans were crushed that he passed on signing with the Caps deciding to play two full collegiate seasons before turning pro. But he could be inserted to the lineup down the stretch.
New Capitals general manager Chris Patrick has given Leonard his full support:
"His goals are he wants to win another (World Juniors) gold and he wants to win an NCAA championship with BC. I'm hoping he can do both of those and he's ready to come to us afterwards."Chris Patrick