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Monday Caps Clips: Hutson Heads to DC

The Caps are officially bringing prospect Cole Hutson to DC on a three-year ELC—we have everything you need to know about that and more in today’s clips.

Jan 2, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, UNITED STATES; United States forward Cole Hutson (44) skates with the puck during the first period in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship against Finland at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Saturday’s shootout loss to the Bruins. [Rink, RMNB]
  • It’s officially Cole Hutson season in DC, because the Washington Capitals signed the defenseman to a three-year ELC yesterday. [Rink, Caps, Vogs, NHL, AP, ESPN, TSN, THN (and again), DFO, LWOS, and RMNB]
  • News and notes from yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Coach Carbery, Caps 365)]
  • David Kampf has been unable to join the Capitals since they acquired him at the deadline due to visa issues, and Coach Carbery shared a bit more info on the situation yesterday. [THN]
  • Hendrix Lapierre is getting consistent ice time right now, and he’s not letting that opportunity go to waste. [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 55th birthday to David Harlock, 44th birthday to Louis Robitaille, and 48th birthday to Brian Willsie, and raise a glass to Roger Crozier, who would have turned 84 today.

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