The Washington Capitals have begun preparations for their 2025 development camp, inviting a couple of undrafted college free agents to the typically week-long summer event at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
According to New England Hockey Journal reporter Mark Divver, one of those college players has a very familiar last name and a familial connection to a Hockey Hall of Famer. Ryan St. Louis, a forward from Brown University, is the son of legendary NHL winger and current Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis and will be among the attendees.
Ryan, 21, was previously part of the US National Development Team Program before heading to Northeastern University for the 2021-22 season. He then spent the 2022-23 campaign with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints before playing at Brown the last two years.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound forward has led the Brown University Bears in scoring in both seasons at the school. He recorded 29 points (11g, 18a) this past year in 23 games, was an honorable mention on the All-Ivy League Team, and was a semifinalist for the Walter Brown Award, handed out to New England’s best American-born college hockey player.
Divver also reports that Michigan State forward Daniel Russell will join St. Louis at the Capitals’ camp. Russell has played on the Spartans’ top line for the past two seasons, recording 50 points (26g, 24a) in 75 games.
The Michigan native finished the 2024-25 season third in the nation in game-winning goals (7) and assisted on Isaac Howard’s double-OT game winner in the Big Ten Championship game against Ohio State.
The Capitals usually hold their development camp after the draft each year. The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 27-28 in Los Angeles, California.
Members of the Capitals’ newest draft class will join college free agents and other previously drafted prospects at the camp.
