JORDAN
LEOPOLD
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
206 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
12
years
Debut
Oct 19, 2002
Born
Aug 3, 1980
(45 yrs)
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Drafted
Drafted by Anaheim in 1999 (2/44).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-02 |
Acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Justin Falk and a fifth-round draft pick in 2015. |
| 2014-11-15 |
Acquired from the St. Louis Blues.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from the St. Louis Blues for a fifth-round draft pick in 2016. |
| 2014-04-03 |
Missed 18 games (right ankle injury).
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| 2014-02-26 |
Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
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| 2014-01-03 |
Missed 26 games (right hand injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2002-03 |
| NCAA | Hobey Baker Memorial Award Top U.S. Collegiate Player | 2001-02 |
| WCHA | Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year | 2001-02, 2000-01 |
| NCAA | West First All-American Team West First All-American Team | 2001-02, 2000-01 |
| WCHA | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2001-02, 2000-01 |
| WCHA | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 1999-00 |
| WCHA | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 1998-99 |
| WCHA | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 1998-99 |
Scouting Report
Did not panic, could log big minutes and was a low-maintenance defender. Was a good skater and could move the puck quickly out of danger. Was also positionally sound, mobile and good in the transition game. Did not always handle big NHL forwards very well, nor did he use his frame effectively enough. Had a tendency to avoid contact, unless absolutely necessary. Could be a bit hesitant in the attacking zone.
Long Range Potential: Quality, savvy defenseman.
