"📸: Alan Dobbins/RMNB The Washington Capitals are ready to sign Cole Hutson if he decides this season is his last in the NCAA with Boston University. Hutson is currently in the middle of his sophomore year with the Terriers, posting 21 points (7g, 14a) through his first 21 games. Caps general manager Chris Patrick updated where the team stands with their top unsigned prospect when he met with the media on Friday."
"Hutson has spoken about how he's in no rush to end his college career, but also recently mentioned that he texts with Capitals forward Ryan Leonard "pretty much every day," and that he would be super excited and nervous to join Leonard with the Caps "if I'm lucky enough." He's also previously shared the current Caps players he is most excited to one day play with, so his future with the team doesn't sound uncertain."
""Players on the team just randomly text sometimes to check in," Hutson said last month. "Someone from the staff or players reaches out every day or every other day. It shows the kind of organization they've built. It's a lot of pressure, but good pressure. They trust you not to let the culture dip. That's really cool and super exciting.""
The Washington Capitals are prepared to sign Cole Hutson if he decides to end his NCAA career this season at Boston University. Cole Hutson is a 19-year-old sophomore defenseman with 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists) in 21 games. He will be eligible to sign an entry-level contract with Washington after the season. The organization stays in contact with his representation while leaving the playing decision to him. Hutson texts frequently with Capitals forward Ryan Leonard and receives regular check-ins from team staff and players. He returned to college after playing for Team USA at the 2026 World Juniors, where an injury required him to be stretchered off the ice. His older brother, Lane Hutson, signed with Montreal after two BU seasons.
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