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Called up by Detroit Leonard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Impact Leonard has had a stellar start to the season in the minors, as he leads the AHL with 19 goals to go with 10 assists, two PIM and a plus-14 rating. The 27-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since the 2023-24 season, but he'll provide additional depth for the Red Wings after Mason Appleton (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
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Honored for strong month Leonard was named the AHL Player of the Month for November on Monday.
Impact Leonard had nine goals and seven assists over 10 games for AHL Grand Rapids in November. He's been a massive performer this season with 24 points in 15 games to co-lead the AHL through the end of November. That's an effort that has helped the Griffins to a 16-1-0-1 record through 18 contests overall, the best record in the league. Leonard should be in consideration for a call-up if the Red Wings need a forward.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Adds three more points Leonard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 10-1 win over Texas on Tuesday.
Impact Leonard's season-opening point streak ended Friday, but he bounced back with his sixth multi-point effort in 12 games. He's up to 12 goals, 20 points, 38 shots on net and a plus-10 rating this season. It'll be up to the Red Wings if they want to give him a call-up -- he can't prove himself much more than he already has.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Three-point showing Wednesday Leonardo scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 5-1 win over Rockford on Wednesday.
Impact Leonard continues to roll in the AHL with eight points over his last four games. Overall, he's at 11 goals and six helpers through 10 contests for the Griffins this year. The forward could be a call-up option for the Red Wings later in the year if he keeps up this high-scoring pace.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Two goals in Griffins' win Leonard scored twice on seven shots in AHL Grand Rapids' 6-2 win over Rockford on Sunday.
Impact Leonard leads the AHL with nine goals in just seven games, and he's added two assists. The 27-year-old probably can't keep shooting 42.9 percent, but he was at 14.3 percent in a 36-goal, 61-point regular season for AHL Charlotte in the 2024-25 regular season. Leonard's strong play to begin the minor-league campaign gives the Red Wings a quality veteran option for a call-up if they get thinned out by injuries later in the season.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot in Friday's win Leonard scored twice on three shots and added an assist in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-0 win over Manitoba on Friday.
Impact Leonard is quickly emerging as a leader on offense for the Griffins. He's at five goals and seven points through four contests this season after posting 36 goals and 61 points over 72 regular-season outings in a breakout year with Charlotte in 2024-25. Leonard hasn't seen NHL action since 2023-24, but if he keeps playing this way, it'll be tough for the Red Wings to ignore his production.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Pots pair in Griffins' win Leonard scored two goals on four shots in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.
Impact Leonard has started the Griffins' season with three goals and one assist over three games. The Massachusetts native spent parts of four campaigns in the NHL but has struggled to assert himself at that level. He had 61 points in 72 regular-season contests for AHL Charlotte last year, so his scoring success with Grand Rapids should come as no surprise.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pots pair in Griffins' win Leonard scored two goals on four shots in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.
Impact Leonard has started the Griffins' season with three goals and one assist over three games. The Massachusetts native spent parts of four campaigns in the NHL but has struggled to assert himself at that level. He had 61 points in 72 regular-season contests for AHL Charlotte last year, so his scoring success with Grand Rapids should come as no surprise.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on waivers Leonard was put on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Impact Leonard had 36 goals and 61 points in 72 regular-season outings with AHL Charlotte in 2024-25. Although the 27-year-old is effective in the minors, he's unlikely to spend much time, if any, in the NHL this year. Leonard is expected to report to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears waivers.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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Red Wings sign John Leonard to one-year contract | Detroit Red Wings Forward scored 36 goals in 72 games with AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2024-25
JULY 2 • NHL.COM
Headed for Motor City Leonard penned a one-year, $775,000 contract with Detroit on Tuesday.
Impact Leonard played the 2024-25 season while on a minor-league deal with AHL Charlotte, racking up 36 goals and 25 assists in 72 regular-season games for the Checkers. Selected by the Sharks in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft, the New Jersey native will look to get back to the NHL for the first time since 2023-24 when he played in six games for the Coyotes.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Released from PTO Friday Leonard was released from his PTO by the Panthers on Friday and sent to AHL Charlotte.
Impact Leonard saw action in only one preseason game and was -2 with nary a point. He played six NHL regular-season games last season with Arizona, managing one goal. The 26-year-old spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Tucson, picking up 12 goals and 20 assists in 63 regular-season appearances.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Attending camp on tryout Leonard was invited to attend Florida's training camp on a professional tryout agreement Tuesday.
Impact Leonard collected 12 goals and 32 points in 63 regular-season contests with AHL Tucson in 2023-24. The 26-year-old forward will likely begin the upcoming campaign in the minors after signing a one-year contract with AHL Charlotte in July.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to AHL Leonard was assigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.
Impact Leonard has one goal, five shots on net and five blocked shots in six outings with the Coyotes this season. The 25-year-old forward also has 11 goals and 27 points across 54 AHL contests in 2023-24.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Up from minors Leonard was summoned from AHL Tucson on Friday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Leonard was returned to the minors Thursday, but it seems that was just a short-term maneuver. He has a goal in four contests with Arizona in 2023-24 as well as 27 points (11 markers) in 54 outings with Tucson.
MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to AHL Leonard was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Leonard scored a goal, his first point in four games, in Wednesday's loss to the Stars. He may stay with Tucson if Barrett Hayton (lower body) is able to play in the near future.
MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first goal with Arizona Leonard scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
Impact Leonard picked up his first goal and point as a Coyote with his third-period tally. He's added five shots on net and three blocked shots while seeing time in a fourth-line role during Barrett Hayton's (lower body) absence. Barring a move to a scoring line, Leonard offers little fantasy upside for a team that has struggled to show consistency on offense.
MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Leonard was recalled from AHL Tuscon on Tuesday.
Impact Leonard was recalled for emergency purposes, he hasn't played in an NHL game this year and potentially could tonight in Minnesota. The 25-year-old played six games in 2022-23 with Nashville recording one goal and four hits. He will look to get some minutes with the big club as the Coyotes won't be making the playoffs.
MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Waived Monday In order to send him to AHL Tucson, Leonard was placed on waivers Monday.
Impact Leonard compiled 17 goals and 44 points in 67 games for AHL Milwaukee last season. He also picked up one goal in six NHL appearances with Nashville during the 2022-23 campaign.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lands one-year deal Arizona signed Leonard to a one-year contract worth $775,000 on Sunday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Impact Leonard spent most of last season with AHL Milwaukee, scoring 17 goals and 44 points in 67 games. He was held to one goal in six NHL appearances. The 24-year-old could split time between the two levels again during the 2023-24 campaign.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No qualifying offer The Predators didn't qualify Leonard, making him an unrestricted free agent, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.
Impact Leonard had one goal in six NHL games this season. He played in 67 AHL games with Milwaukee this season, scoring 17 times and adding 27 assists.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to minors Leonard was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Impact Leonard was placed on waivers Tuesday and went unclaimed. He has a goal in six games with the Predators this season. At the AHL level in 2022-23, Leonard's contributed 14 goals and 38 points in 61 contests with Milwaukee.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
