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
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Hits waivers Leonard was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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
John Leonard Slides It Five-Hole After Predators Execute Beautiful Give-And-Go vs. Panthers
MARCH 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - John Leonard could succeed in larger role with Sharks NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
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
Stock watch: Which Sharks are trending up and who is trending down? Noah Gregor and John Leonard appear to have secured opening-night roster spots and Martin Jones should start for the Sharks in goal.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
