With the 52nd pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals have selected defenseman Leon Muggli.
“Leon Muggli’s smooth and agile footwork set the foundation of his game. When he’s set and ready for the rush, beating him wide is close to an impossible task. He absorbs the attack and follows opponents with a combination of smooth pivots and backward strides, and then launches himself at them, stick outstretched, to knock the puck away.” -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide
“A mobile and very smart defenseman with few weaknesses. Plays a routine game at a young age. Agile with a great range. Plays calm and if nessecary physical in puck battles.” (by Reto Grimm, October 2023)
Here’s where Muggli landed on assorted pre-draft rankings:
- Ranked #55 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
- Ranked #88 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
- Ranked #56 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
- Ranked #62 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
- Ranked #69 by THN/FERRARI
- Ranked #80 by THN/KENNEDY
- Ranked #49 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
- Ranked #48 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
- Ranked #56 by FCHOCKEY
- Ranked #58 by DAILY FACEOFF
- Ranked #11 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
- Ranked #60 by HPR/MALLOY
- Ranked #70 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
- Ranked #54 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
- Ranked #56 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
- Ranked #37 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
- Ranked #53 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Check out Muggli in action: