John Leonard Fantasy Hockey News
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Shuffled to minors
John Leonard was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per CapFriendly.This comes as a bit of a surprise after Leonard scored 13 points in 44 games with the San Jose Sharks last season. He’ll likely be back up with the big club at some point during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Returns to action Thursday
John Leonard (concussion) practiced with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Leonard had a solid start to his NHL career last year, recording 13 points and 59 shots on goal in 44 contests. He should have no trouble at least matching those numbers now that he’s healthy again, as Leonard will likely be locked in for a middle-six role with the Sharks in 2021-22.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Ends season in concussion protocol
John Leonard is in concussion protocol and has been shut down for the remainder of the season but is feeling better, Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group reports.Leonard sustained the injury in Friday’s game, and the injury has now been clarified as a concussion. He won’t be available for Wednesday’s season finale against the Golden Knights, but Leonard’s availability for next season isn’t believed to be in danger. The 22-year-old forward will finish his rookie season with three goals and 10 assists in 44 games.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Out Saturday, doubtful Wednesday
John Leonard (undisclosed) will miss Saturday’s game against the Coyotes, and coach Bob Boughner described him as “very doubtful” for Wednesday’s season finale against the Golden Knights, Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group reports.Jeffrey Viel will take the lineup spot created by Leonard’s absence. If Leonard’s unable to return before the end of the season, he would finish the campaign with 13 points in 44 games.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Exits Friday’s game
John Leonard (undisclosed) left Friday’s game against Arizona and is unlikely to return, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.Leonard appeared to lose his balance and took an awkward fall into the boards during the first period of Friday’s game. There’s no official word on what he’s dealing with, but he may have hit his head against the boards during his fall. The 22-year-old rookie has 13 points in 43 games this season.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Offers helper Wednesday
John Leonard notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Coyotes.Leonard had the secondary assist on a Rudolfs Balcers goal in the first period. The 22-year-old Leonard snapped his six-game point drought. He’s up to 13 points, 57 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 41 contests as a rookie.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Back to active roster
John Leonard was added to the active roster for Monday’s game against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.Leonard will make his 15th straight appearance with the San Jose Sharks. The 22-year-old has 12 points and a minus-5 rating in 34 games this season.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Drops to taxi squad
John Leonard was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.Leonard has been in the San Jose Sharks’ lineup for the last 14 games, tallying five assists with a plus-3 rating. He could be recalled ahead of Monday’s tilt with Anaheim.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Logs assist Saturday
John Leonard provided an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Kings.Leonard picked up an assist on Dylan Gambrell’s tally in the first period. The 22-year-old Leonard has gone 20 games without a goal, and he’s produced just six assists in that span. He’s at 12 points, 49 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 34 contests, so there’s little reason for mot fantasy managers to have interest in rostering him.
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Sharks’ John Leonard: Bags helper in win
John Leonard recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Kings.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 San Jose Sharks with depth scoring. He has 11 points, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 31 contests in his rookie season.
