Detroit Red Wings Sign John Leonard

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward John Leonard to a one-year, two-way contract with a $775K AAV. Leonard was a sought-after free agent after a great season with the Charlotte Checkers. In 72 games, he finished with 61 points on 36 goals and 25 assists. He was a +21 with ten power-play goals, five shorthanded goals, and eight game-winning goals. Leonard finished tenth in the AHL in points, third in goals, tied for 18th in plus/minus, tied for ninth in power-play goals, and tied for league lead in shorthanded goals. He played in 18 Calder Cup Playoff games, recording 14 points on eight goals and six assists. Leonard posted a plus-six rating, scored four shorthanded goals, and added two game-winning goals. He led the team in points, goals, and led the league in the playoffs in shorthanded goals.

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John Leonard

Leonard, in his 70 career NHL games, has 17 points on six goals and 11 assists. He is a -13 with two power-play points and a game-winning goal. In 249 career AHL games, he has 171 points on 83 goals and 88 assists. He is a -12 with 28 power-play goals, 14 game-winning goals, and six shorthanded goals. In 24 Calder Cup Playoff games, he has 15 points on eight goals and seven assists. He holds a plus-three rating with four shorthanded goals and two game-winning goals.