Ryan Leonard is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Washington Capitals, selected eighth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. A right-shot power forward from Amherst, Massachusetts, he starred at Boston College with consecutive 30-goal seasons, earning Hockey East Player of the Year and AHCA First Team All-American honors in 2025. Leonard won back-to-back IIHF World Junior Championship gold medals with the United States, captaining the 2025 squad and earning MVP honors, before signing an entry-level contract with the Capitals in March 2025. This tag page collects news, articles, interviews, and updates covering his college career at Boston College, international play for Team USA, NHL debut with Washington, and ongoing development as a top American hockey prospect.
