Ryan Leonard makes his decision on where he will play in the fall. Mac feels like the Caps are in a better position now. Ovi weighs in on Mac's moves

Ryan Leonard, a rising star in hockey, decided to return for his sophomore year at Boston College after considering a contract offer from the Washington Capitals. His brother played a significant role in helping him make this decision. Despite an enticing opportunity with the Capitals, Leonard aims to pursue team success and redemption in the NCAA Tournament with Boston College. He is also motivated by the anticipated return of a highly touted prospect and the advice of former college player Kevin Hayes. Leonard is dedicated to contributing to a winning culture at Boston College and aspires to achieve multiple championships while learning from each season's experiences. The Washington Capitals have made significant changes to their roster during the NHL Free Agency, with a focus on improving their defense and adding depth to their lineup. General Manager Brian MacLellan expressed optimism about the team's prospects for the upcoming season and highlighted the unique strengths of the new additions. The team's approach appears to prioritize building a well-rounded and competitive roster without relying solely on high-risk strategies. The Washington Capitals had a busy offseason with significant trades and contract negotiations. General Manager Brian MacLellan received a positive text from captain Alex Ovechkin, indicating approval of the team's direction. The team made several key moves, including acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois, Logan Thompson, and Jakob Chychrun, as well as signing Matt Roy, Brandon Duhaime, and Taylor Raddysh during free agency. MacLellan expressed confidence in the acquisitions and believes that the team is headed in the right direction. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com . Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM/LOCKEDON and add a big win to your summer bucket list! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.