"Cole Hutson has the 1-on-1 game at the point down to a science. A lateral slide, a hesitation move, and he gets past the first layer of defence. He drives down the faceoff circle, fakes a shot, and sends the perfect cross-ice pass to the talented shooter sitting inside space on the other flank."
"Hutson, 19, recorded 32 points (10g, 22a) in 35 games with Boston University (NCAA) this season. The 5'11", 172-pound defenseman led the Terriers in assists, points, game-winning goals (4), overtime goals (2), shots (148) and plus-minus (+13). As a sophomore, Hutson ranked tied for fifth among NCAA defensemen in scoring."
The Washington Capitals have officially signed 19-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season with an average annual value of $975,000. Hutson, drafted 43rd overall in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, has been one of the organization's top prospects. During his sophomore season at Boston University, he recorded 32 points in 35 games while leading the Terriers in assists and points. He was named Hockey East First Team All-Star for the second consecutive season and contributed to Team USA's 2025 World Junior Championship gold medal victory. His freshman season saw him post 48 points in 39 games, establishing him as an elite offensive defenseman.
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