John Leonard - NHL News & Rumors

Hat trick in AHL win Leonard scored three goals in AHL Grand Rapids' 3-0 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Leonard has five goals and an assist over his last four games. The 27-year-old has gotten a couple of looks in the NHL this season, in part thanks to a dominant AHL performance with 25 goals and 13 helpers over 28 outings with the Griffins. He's netted eight game-winning tallies in the AHL as well, including one Wednesday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign John Leonard to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward leads Griffins with 20 goals and 32 points in 23 games

JANUARY 9 • NHL.COM

Assigned to AHL Leonard was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Impact Leonard was recalled Jan. 4 and was held without a point in two games. He played seven games in December with the Red Wings, tallying two goals and two assists. The 27-year-old was a stud in the AHL before his recall, potting 20 goals and 12 assists in 23 games this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward leads Griffins with 20 goals and 32 points in 23 games

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Recalled from AHL Leonard has been recalled from AHL Grand Rapids by the Red Wings, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Leonard has appeared in seven NHL games on the season, putting up four points (two goals, two assists) in those contests. The 27-year-old has dominated the AHL, notching 20 goals and 12 assists in 23 games. It remains to be seen if Leonard will draw into the Red Wings lineup Monday, when the team is next in action.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Leonard was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Impact Leonard has generated two goals, four points, eight shots on net, five blocked shots and seven hits in seven NHL outings this season. He also has notched 19 goals and 29 points in 20 AHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Sunday Leonard scored an even-strength goal on two shots and went minus-1 in 14:00 of ice time Sunday in a 3-2 overtime win over Washington.

Impact Leonard has scored in back-to-back contests, both against the Capitals, and he's riding a three-game point streak (two goals, one assist). The 27-year-old is making his case to stay with the big club for the foreseeable future -- he was recalled from the minors last Sunday and has played in four straight games after not playing in the NHL last year.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings outlast Capitals 3-2 in OT to sweep home-and-home series

Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots goal Saturday Leonard scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Leonard has two points over three games with the Red Wings so far. The 27-year-old was scoring at an impressive rate in the AHL prior to his call-up, so keeping this momentum going will be key to his ability to stay with the big club. He's on the second line on paper, but his ice time has been closer to that of a bottom-six forward, though he is seeing power-play usage.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Meijer Postgame Comments 12/20/25 | Detroit Red Wings John Leonard, Elmer Soderblom and Head Coach Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit’s 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws power-play helper Leonard logged a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Leonard has been on the second line in the last two games, taking over for Patrick Kane (undisclosed). Wednesday saw Leonard also work on the second power-play unit, though he saw just 12:08 of ice time in total. The 27-year-old forward was on fire in the AHL with 29 points in 20 games prior to his call-up, and he could stick in the NHL if he can contribute regularly on offense for the Red Wings.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keller and Mammoth slow down Atlantic Division-leading Red Wings, 4-1

Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Dylan Larkin, John Leonard, Todd McLellan Practice | Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin, John Leonard, and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Monday December 15, 2025 at the BELFOR Tr...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Detroit assigns Erik Gustafsson to Griffins

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair in Griffins' win Leonard scored two goals on four shots in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Defense Both Hero and Villain in 3-2 Loss to Penguins Red Wings defender John Leonard scores twice while defensive miscues from rest of Detroit defense leads to blown two-goal lead in 3-2 loss t...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Keller and Mammoth slow down Atlantic Division-leading Red Wings, 4-1