John Leonard - NHL News & Rumors

Hits waiver wire Leonard was palced on waivers by the Red Wings on Tuesday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Impact With the move, Leonard will like return to the AHL, where he was highly effective last season. Across 47 regular-season appearances with AHL Grand Rapidslast season, the 28-year-old center posted 33 goals, 54 points and 161 shots on net. If he clears waivers, he'll likely stay in Detroit's organization with Grand Rapids. If the Red Wings run into injury trouble in 2026-27, Leonard proved he can produce in the NHL, as he's coming off a season where he posted two goals and four points in 11 regular-season outings in Detroit.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings sign John Leonard to one-year contract extension | Detroit Red Wings Forward was named to 2025-26 AHL second all-star team

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Agrees to one-year contract Leonard signed a one-year contract extension with the Red Wings on Thursday.

Impact Leonard had two goals and four points in 11 games with Detroit in 2025-26. He also finished the regular season with 32 goals and 53 points across 46 appearances with AHL Grand Rapids. The financial details of his contract weren't disclosed, but it's probably a two-way deal.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three points Saturday Leonard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Grand Rapids' 7-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.

Impact Leonard has five points over three games to begin April. The forward has had a superb season in the AHL with 32 goals and 19 assists over 43 appearances. He had 36 goals and 61 points in 72 regular-season outings a year ago, but he's gotten the occasional NHL look this year due to his continued success in the AHL.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Leonard has two goals and two assists in 11 games with the Red Wings. He was held off the scoresheet in two games this week, after his recall Saturday from the AHL. The 27-year-old journeyman continues to lead the Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 AHL contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Leonard leads Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 games

MARCH 14 • NHL.COM

Summoned from AHL Leonard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions Saturday.

Impact The Red Wings are down to 12 healthy forwards with Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp out with leg injuries. Leonard will give the Red Wings some depth at center for Saturday's clash in Dallas. Leonard has two goals and four points in nine NHL games this season. He leads the Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 AHL games.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign John Leonard, Eduards Tralmaks and Austin Watson to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Leonard Leads Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 games; Tralmaks represented Latvia at 2026 Winter Olympics; Watson has skated in 52...

MARCH 13 • NHL.COM

Returns to AHL Leonard was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Leonard was an emergency recall Wednesday, but the Red Wings brought up Eduards Tralmarks and Austin Watson under emergency conditions Thursday to replenish their depth. Leonard will remain in the mix for a call-up as long as Detroit's forward situation remains shaky.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall Sheldon Dries, John Leonard and Eduards Tralmaks from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Dries has played in 122 NHL games with Colorado and Vancouver; Leonard leads Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 games; Tralmaks repr...

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Recalled Wednesday Leonard was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions Wednesday.

Impact Leonard has 27 goals and 41 points in 34 outings with Grand Rapids in 2025-26. He's also appeared in nine outings with Detroit this season, collecting two goals and four points.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings assign John Leonard to Grand Rapids | Detroit Red Wings Forward leads Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 games

MARCH 9 • NHL.COM

Sent back down Leonard was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact Leonard was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 3-0 win over the Devils after being elevated from the minors earlier in the day. It's a possibility Leonard could be back with the big club for Tuesday's road game against the Panthers if Dylan Larkin (leg) remains out of the lineup.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Leonard was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Impact Leonard has two goals, four points, nine shots on net, six blocked shots and eight hits in nine NHL appearances this season. He also has 27 goals and 41 points in 34 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings recall John Leonard from Grand Rapids under emergency conditions | Detroit Red Wings Forward leads Griffins with 27 goals and 41 points in 34 games

MARCH 8 • NHL.COM

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

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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

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