Ryan Leonard Talks at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Ryan Leonard uses beef stick to faux-interview Zeev Buium at NHLPA Rookie Showcase: ‘Next question!’

Ryan Leonard was one of 31 players to participate in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday. Not only did Leonard have his photo taken for his upcoming Upper Deck rookie cards, but he also caught up with an old friend at the event: Minnesota Wild prospect defenseman Zeev Buium (pronounced BOO-yum). Buium, who spent last season with the University of Denver before joining the Wild for their playoff run, played with Leo…

Ryan Leonard Talks at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Ryan Leonard meets with the media to discuss his summer, goals for Training Camp and more from his experience at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Tweet of note: Axel Sandin Pellikka’s attending the NHLPA Rookie Showcase today

NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman Tweeted out a group photo from the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at the Washington Capitals’ practice facility today. The players involved, including Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka, will take part in photo shoots and promotional activities for Upper Deck Hockey: Group photo before start of NHLPA Roomie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex pic.twitter.com/7zOnr8atxF— Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) September 3, 2025 Say cheese …