NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
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The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract, adding the Boston University standout to their roster as they push for a playoff berth. The 20-year-old defenseman, who was named Hockey East's top freshman last season, recorded 28 points in 36 games this year before his Terriers were eliminated in the conference tournament. Hutson's signing bolsters Washington's blue line depth as they hold the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference heading into their final 10 games.
College Hockey
Boston University's season ended in the Hockey East semifinals with a 4-2 loss to Boston College, concluding Hutson's sophomore campaign where he tallied 28 points in 36 games. The Terriers, who finished third in the conference standings, were eliminated from NCAA tournament contention after BC's victory secured the league's automatic bid. Hutson's departure marks the second consecutive year a top Terrier defenseman has turned pro early, following 2023 first-round pick Lane Hutson's decision to sign with Montreal last spring.