Cole Hutson on the Capitals' culture and being welcomed into the team's locker room: 'It's one of the closest teams I've ever seen in my life'

""Yeah, I've said it before, but it's one of the closest teams I've ever seen in my life. I haven't played on many teams, but it's up there for sure. I think what's so different about the team is there's no groups within the team. If one guy is doing something, everyone's invited to dinner. They make sure no one's left out, and you can also be yourself.""

""The brotherly love continued onto the ice when Connor McMichael refused to take a pass from Hutson, so that the 19-year-old blueliner could score his first career goal into an empty net.""

""Duhaime, who Hutson explicitly mentioned as a standout presence in the locker room, is one of the most beloved players on the club's roster. The 28-year-old winger, who is an unrestricted free agent this summer, has earned a reputation as the team's top prankster, jokester, and one of the guys the Capitals turn to when someone other than Tom W.""

Rookie defender Cole Hutson praised the Washington Capitals' locker-room culture, noting its closeness and inclusivity. He highlighted that there are no cliques, with everyone invited to team activities. Hutson felt welcomed by veterans, particularly Pierre-Luc Dubois, who offered him a place to stay. He also shared a memorable moment when teammate Connor McMichael let him score his first career goal. Hutson enjoys spending time with teammates, including Ryan Leonard and Brandon Duhaime, who is known for his fun personality and pranks.

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