All articles tagged with #ryan leonard
The Washington Capitals signed 21-year-old forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract starting next season, with an average annual value of $10.5 million. Leonard had 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) in 75 games in 2025-26, his first full NHL season, and was the Capitals' No. 8 overall pick in 2023. The deal locks in a talented young player as he nears his prime.
The Washington Capitals signed 21-year-old forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million extension ($10.5 million AAV) through the 2034-35 season, following a breakout rookie campaign (20 goals, 45 points in 75 games). The deal was inked on the final day eight-year contracts could be signed under the current CBA.
Ryan Leonard scored twice and added an assist as Team USA routed Hungary 7-3, including a power-play goal from Alex Ovechkin’s office. On a line with Novak and Plante, the trio combined for nine points. Leonard now has three goals in the tournament, tying for the USA lead, as the Americans sit fifth in Group A and must beat Austria to reach the quarterfinals; USA previously earned a shootout win over Germany.
Ryan Leonard scored his first World Championship goal for Team USA in only his third game, but the US fell 6-2 to Finland as the Finns dominated and USA goaltender Joseph Woll struggled before Devin Cooley allowed one goal in the third. Leonard's tally came on a five-on-three, with Matt Coronato scoring the other USA goal; USA remains 1-2 in Group A and faces Germany next.
The Washington Capitals are set to open their 2025-26 NHL season at home against the Boston Bruins, with key players like Hendrix Lapierre and Ryan Leonard aiming to establish consistency and reliability, while the team focuses on building on last season's success and improving their third line performance.
Ryan Leonard sets a new freshman goal-scoring record at Boston College with 31 goals, helping the Eagles secure a 5-4 overtime victory over Quinnipiac to advance to the Frozen Four. Leonard, a top prospect for the Washington Capitals, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Providence Region after his stellar performance. As he heads into the Frozen Four, he has the option to sign an entry-level contract with the Capitals, potentially forgoing the rest of his college career.
Ryan Leonard scores two goals for Boston College Eagles in a 5-1 win over UMass in his hometown, Amherst, where he faced boos from the crowd due to choosing Boston College over UMass. His two goals extended his season-best point streak to 12 games and sealed the victory for the Eagles, improving their season record to 22-5-1.
Ryan Leonard, a Capitals prospect and Boston College freshman, has been playing through a broken finger and still managed to excel on the ice, contributing to his team's success as the No. 1 team in the country. His impact goes beyond scoring goals, as he's known for his physicality and all-around game. While there's potential for him to step into the NHL, Leonard is focused on his college hockey career and isn't in a rush to make a life-changing decision.
Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan confirmed that the team tried to move up in the NHL Draft to select Matvei Michkov, but were unable to make a trade. The Capitals ended up selecting forward Ryan Leonard, who they were pleasantly surprised to find available at their pick. Other teams also opted to keep their picks, resulting in no trades in the first round of the draft. Michkov, who was considered a top talent, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers but has existing contractual obligations in Russia.
Washington Capitals' first-round pick Ryan Leonard compares his playing style to Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Hyman, and Alex Tuch, citing their grit, power, and ability to play with high-end talent. Leonard admires Tkachuk's ability to blend elite talent with agitating opponents, while Hyman and Tuch combine offensive skill with physical play. Leonard also mentions Tom Wilson as a comparable teammate. He believes the Capitals' physical style of play aligns with his own and is excited to join the team. Leonard plans to play for Boston College before making his NHL debut.
The Washington Capitals selected power forward Ryan Leonard with the eighth pick in the NHL draft. Leonard, who scored the gold medal-winning goal for the United States at the under-18 world championships, is known for his talent, smooth skating, and physicality. He joins the Capitals' prospect pipeline and is expected to excel in playoff situations. Leonard plans to play two years of college hockey at Boston College before potentially making the jump to the professional ranks.
The Washington Capitals selected Ryan Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Leonard, a right wing for the U-18 United States National Development Program, had a standout offensive performance in the U18 World Championship, scoring the gold-medal-winning goal against Sweden. While not a consensus top 10 pick, Leonard has been compared to players like the Tkachuk brothers and Tom Wilson.
The Philadelphia Flyers will be picking seventh in the upcoming NHL draft and are likely to add a piece for the future rather than an immediate impact player. Here are five players the Flyers might have their eye on at No. 7: Zach Benson, Oliver Moore, Ryan Leonard, Dalibor Dvorský, and David Reinbacher. The decision will mostly boil down to how highly they rate Reinbacher, who is the only defenseman on the list and the clear No. 1 blueliner in this class.