During the 2016 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals traded down in the first round. They were confident they could get who they wanted. It turns out the gamble might have paid off, as the Caps drafted defenseman Lucas Johansen.
He has hockey in his blood, as Lucas is the brother of Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen. Much like his brother, he has the potential to be something special in the NHL. Johansen spent the 2016-17 season with the Kelowna Rockets, the same junior team who has produced players like Shea Weber and Madison Bowey.
2017 Review
The 2016-17 season turned out to be a very productive one for Johansen.