Ryan Leonard speculates that if Boston College had won the national title game, he might have signed with the Capitals before the playoffs.
Ryan Leonard talked at Development Camp on the difficult choice he made to turn down a Washington Capitals contract offer after his Boston College freshman campaign ended. After the Caps defeated the Flyers in Game 82 of the 2023–24 season to earn a postseason berth, Leonard was then asked by General Manager Brian MacLellan of the Capitals to join the team in late April.
At the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in early July, Leonard stated, “That night when it happened, I didn’t go to sleep til probably 3 or 4 in the morning, and I had class the next day.” “I simply didn’t know what to do,” In order to get advice, Leonard spoke with his family and turned to his brother John, an NHL veteran of 70 games. After weighing the benefits and drawbacks, he ultimately chose to return for his sophomore year of college.
The top prospect for the Capitals, selected eighth overall in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, is currently taking part in the World Junior Summer Showcase. This event will assist choose the rosters for Sweden, Finland, Canada, and the United States in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan is the location of the workouts and scrimmages. Leonard was one of 46 athletes selected by USA Hockey for the competition.
