The Washington Capitals selected Cole Hutson with the second-round draft pick (43rd overall) they acquired from the Buffalo Sabres for Beck Malenstyn.
Hutson is a high-scoring, left-handed defenseman from the US National Development Team Program.
With the 43rd pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals are proud to select Cole Hutson! #CapsDraft | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/99eGhxqTqK
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 29, 2024
In 51 games for the U18 US team last year, Hutson recorded 51 points (15g, 36a) in 51 games. He chipped in an additional 12 points (3g, 9a) in 19 games for the team in the USHL.
Hutson also starred for Team USA at the most recent U18 World Championship, ranking second on the team in scoring with 13 points (4g, 9a) in seven games. He is set to attend Boston University in the NCAA next season.
Cole’s brother Lane Hutson was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of last year’s draft.
Cole Hutson: 2024 Second-Rounder
Lane Hutson: 2022 Second-Rounder (MTL)The brotherly love is running deep at this year's draft! pic.twitter.com/j2kQe3GcuF
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 29, 2024
