Still, it’s curious that Hockey Canada has opted for Schaefer being the next man up rather than Washington Capitals blueliner Jakob Chychrun. The former 16th overall pick has been one of the most underrated defensemen in the league this season, scoring 15 goals and 30 points in 40 games while managing a 23:16 ATOI. Additionally, Chychrun’s underlying metrics are better than … [Read more...] about Cole Hutson To Return For Quarterfinals
Evening Notes: Hutson, Plante, Sherwood, Leddy
Washington Capitals defense prospect Cole Hutson and Detroit Red Wings prospect Max Plante are both dealing with day-to-day injuries with Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Championship per NHL.com’s Mike Morreale. Hutson was injuried when a stray puck hit him in the back of the head in Saturday’s game against Switzerland. It was a scary moment that ended with Hutson being … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Hutson, Plante, Sherwood, Leddy
Latest On Cole Hutson
9:30 p.m.: Instead of waiting until tomorrow, USA Hockey has provided an official update on Hutson already. It appears the injury looked worse than it actually was, with USA Hockey sharing that Hutson is only considered day-to-day. Given that Team USA doesn’t play again until Monday, there’s a legitimate chance Hutson could return for that game. 9:10 p.m.: Before much of the … [Read more...] about Latest On Cole Hutson
Capitals Activate Ryan Leonard, Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Two Out
5:45 p.m.: Wilson has been downgraded to out after being designated as a game-time decision earlier in the day per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. Sonny Milano will step onto the fourth-line, while Leonard will takes Wilson’s spot on the second-line in his return from injury. Washington will also be without defenseman Rasmus Sandin, who is out with an upper-body injury per … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Ryan Leonard, Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Two Out
Ryan Leonard Upgraded To Day-To-Day
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard has not played since Dec. 5 due to an upper-body injury, but he’s now considered only day-to-day and appears to be nearing a return to the lineup, per The Washington Post’s Bailey Johnson. Leonard, 20, is one of the key young forwards on the Capitals, and has 18 points in 29 games this season. The 2023 No. 8 overall pick was playing on … [Read more...] about Ryan Leonard Upgraded To Day-To-Day