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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Hits waivers Leonard was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Despite being waived, Leonard may remain with the Predators and skate in a bottom-six role versus Vegas on Tuesday. He's picked up one goal through five top-level appearances this year.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Milwaukee Leonard was elevated from the minors Monday.

Impact Leonard has played in just four NHL games this season, in which he notched one goal, two shots and two hits while averaging 12:31 of ice time. With the Admirals, the winger has been significantly more productive, racking up 14 goals and 24 assists in 61 contests. An injury to Cole Smith (undisclosed) could open the door for Leonard to suit up versus the Stars on Monday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Leonard was demoted to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Leonard scored a goal in his team debut Thursday against the Panthers. He has 32 points in 52 AHL contests this season and could be promoted before Saturday's tilt with Chicago.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Bags helper in win Leonard recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Leonard set up Dylan Gambrell for the game-winning goal at 15:23 of the third period. The 22-year-old Leonard continues to provide the Sharks with depth scoring. He has 11 points, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 31 contests in his rookie season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Monday Leonard produced an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Leonard earned the secondary helper on Radim Simek's first-period tally. The 22-year-old Leonard has provided some depth scoring with three assists in his last eight games. He hasn't scored since March 1, a span of 14 outings. Overall, the rookie forward has 10 points, 37 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 28 appearances.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Leonard was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Leonard is expected to fill a fourth-line role in Wednesday's game versus the Kings. The 22-year-old has three assists in his last five games.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Descends to taxi squad Leonard was demoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Leonard has three assists in his last five outings, so this is likely a paper move. The 22-year-old forward seems likely to be promoted to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Leonard posted an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Leonard set up Ryan Donato for the game-winning goal at 3:48 of the third period. The 22-year-old Leonard has three assists in his last five outings, although he's gone 10 games without a goal. In 24 contests overall, the New Jersey native has produced nine points, 33 shots on net and a minus-6 rating.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from taxi squad Leonard was promoted to the active roster for Monday's game against Los Angeles, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Leonard seems to have secured a bottom-six role with the Sharks over the last month. He's scored six points over his last 15 games. The 22-year-old will likely continue to shuffle to the taxi squad as a paper move on off days.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two games in, Sharks rookie John Leonard already pushes for more responsibility Rookie John Leonard, a former UMass star, has impressed the Sharks with his NHL-level strength on his skates and along the walls.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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