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Red Wings' John Leonard: Placed on waivers
Leonard was put on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
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.
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Red Wings' John Leonard: Headed for Motor City
Leonard penned a one-year, $775,000 contract with Detroit on Tuesday.
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.
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John Leonard: Released from PTO Friday
Leonard was released from his PTO by the Panthers on Friday and sent to AHL Charlotte.
Leonard saw action in only one preseason game and was minus-2 without 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.
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Panthers' John Leonard: Attending camp on tryout
Leonard was invited to attend Florida's training camp on a professional tryout agreement Tuesday.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Sent back to AHL
Leonard was assigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Up from minors
Leonard was summoned from AHL Tucson on Friday, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Heads back to AHL
Leonard was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Gets first goal with Arizona
Leonard scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Recalled from AHL
Leonard was recalled from AHL Tuscon on Tuesday.
Leonard 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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Waived Monday
In order to send him to AHL Tucson, Leonard was placed on waivers Monday.
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.
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Coyotes' John Leonard: Lands one-year deal
Arizona signed Leonard to a one-year contract worth $775,000 on Sunday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
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.
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John Leonard: No qualifying offer
The Predators didn't qualify Leonard on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent, John Glennon of NHL.com reports.
Leonard had one goal in six NHL games last season. He played in 67 AHL games with Milwaukee in 2022-23, scoring 17 times and adding 27 assists.
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Predators' John Leonard: Heads back to minors
Leonard was sent to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
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.
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Predators' John Leonard: Hits waivers
Leonard was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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.
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Predators' John Leonard: Recalled from AHL Milwaukee
Leonard was elevated from the minors Monday.
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.
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Predators' John Leonard: Back in AHL
Leonard was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.
Leonard has played four games at the NHL level this season, scoring once on two shots on net. Leonard played 52 games with Milwaukee before his recall, scoring 11 goals and adding 21 assists.
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Predators' John Leonard: Ascends to top level
Leonard was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.
Leonard played in his first NHL game of the season Thursday, scoring the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over Florida. Leonard was returned to the AHL on Friday, making him eligible for the AHL playoffs. Leonard saw first-line action with the Predators versus the Panthers and should play alongside Cody Glass and Matt Duchene versus Chicago on Saturday.
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Predators' John Leonard: Dropped to AHL
Leonard was demoted to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, CapFriendly reports.
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.
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Predators' John Leonard: Up with big club
Leonard was promoted from AHL Milwaukee and will play on the first line Thursday versus the Panthers, Emma Lingan of the Predators' official site reports.
Leonard will go from the minors to an advanced role right after his first call-up of the season. The 24-year-old has 32 points in 52 contests with the Admirals this season.
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Predators' John Leonard: Cut from camp Saturday
Leonard was sent down to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Leonard was one of the bigger names cut from Predators camp Saturday. The 24-year-old should be near the top of the list for a call-up if injuries arise among Nashville's forwards.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 196 lbs |
| Birthplace: Westwood, NJ |
| Age: 27 |
| Experience: 4 |
| Shoots: Left |