Cole Hutson knows that nothing is given when it comes to playing in the National Hockey League.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals will see their young prospects take the ice in Annapolis, Maryland, starting on Sunday, as the team holds its annual rookie camp at McMullen Hockey Arena from Sept. 13 to 15.

There are big things coming for Washington Capitals rookie blueliner Cole Hutson, and this upcoming season will be a pivotal one as he's projected to make quite the impact.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals informal skates continue to ramp up, as three newcomers joined the ever-growing group at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday.

Hutson remains tethered to his collegiate roots while navigating life in Washington

The Washington Capitals have managed to put together an intriguing pool of young talent while also keeping their competitive window open in the final years of Alex Ovechkin's career. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive at the noteworthy prospects to keep an eye on.

Former NCAA players will soon make up a huge percentage of all rookies in the NHL, so who are the most important in the Metropolitan Division for 2026-27?