The Washington Capitals announced on Friday that they have recalled forward Brett Leason from Hershey. They also announced that they have placed right wing T.J. Oshie on the Injured Reserve list. Oshie was injured in the Capitals last game against the Detroit Red Wings, and is listed “week—to-week” with a lower-body injury.
Leason, 22, has one goal in five games with Hershey this season and is tied for third on the team with 11 shots.
Brett “New” Leason “Life” cleans up the loose change on the power play to give the Bears a 2-1 lead. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/kcd6Sl3Nmj
— Jon Sorensen (@jon_m_sorensen) October 16, 2021
Leason, a 6’-5”, 225 lb right-winger, was drafted by the Capitals in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and spent the last two seasons playing for the Hershey Bears in the AHL. Leason was signed to a three-year entry-level deal on July 11, 2019. He will be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2021-22 season.
[Brett Leason: 2021 Annual Review And Forecast]
FROM THE CAPITALS
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled right wing Brett Leason from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and have placed right wing T.J. Oshie on the Injured Reserve list, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.
Leason, 22, has one goal in five games with Hershey this season and is tied for third on the team with 11 shots.
The 6’5″, 215-pound right wing recorded 20 points (9g, 11a) in 33 games during the 2020-21 season with Hershey, including 13 points (5g, 8a) in his final 15 games. The Calgary, Alberta, native surpassed his rookie point total of 14 (3g, 11a) set in 2019-20 in 17 fewer games in 2020-21, while also tripling his goal total. Leason ranked fourth on Hershey in goals and points and second in shots (74). Additionally, Leason was one of five skaters to appear in all 33 of Hershey’s games and was the only Hershey player to record a power play goal (1), a shorthanded goal (1) and a game-winning goal (2).
In 88 career games with Hershey, Leason has 35 points (13g, 22a).
At the junior level, Leason registered 89 points (36g, 53a) in 55 games with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL) during the 2018-19 season. In 190 career WHL games between Prince Albert and the Tri-City Americans, Leason recorded 140 points (60g, 80a). He received the 2019 E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence in 2019, presented annually by the NHL to a prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism.
Leason represented Team Canada in the 2019 World Junior Championship, recording five points (3g, 2a) in five games.
The Capitals selected Leason with their second round pick, 56th overall, in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Leason met with the media following the team’s morning skate on Friday.
Brett Leason discusses the possibility of making his NHL debut tonight against Arizona.#ALLCAPS | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/UmT0TaGIRr
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 29, 2021
The Capitals finish their brief two-game homestand tonight when they host the Arizona Coyotes at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is set for just after 7:00 PM.
By Jon Sorensen
Good deal. He needs games this season if he is to be ready for a more consistent role next season.
I thought Becks would get the call but very happy for Brett and hope vs the worst team they sit Nic and give Brett a go…
Good point. I thought he would have to clear waivers, but he doesn’t, so he should be called up. I’d expect a couple of callups while Oshie is out.