The Washington Capitals are preparing for their 2025 Development Camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, starting July 1. GM Chris Patrick discussed prospects to watch, particularly Cole Hutson, a promising defenseman drafted in 2024. Hutson had an impressive season at Boston University and excelled at the World Juniors. While assessing talent is important, Patrick emphasized the camp primarily serves as an orientation for new rookies rather than intensive evaluation, underscoring the team’s focus on integrating its latest draft selections.
Hutson, 19, was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft (43rd overall) and spent last season as one of Boston University's top scorers (48 points - 14g, 34a), helping lead the program to its 12th NCAA National Championship appearance.
In our development camp, I don't know if you really want to be evaluating players; it's more orientation camp than anything.
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