JOHN
LEONARD
#43 -
LW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
183 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
2
years
Debut
Jan 14, 2021
Born
Aug 7, 1998
(27 yrs)
Westwood, New Jersey
Drafted
Drafted by San Jose in 2018 (6/182).
Drafted from
Massachusetts (HE)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 |
Placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings for the purpose of being assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
|
| 2025-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2024-10-04 |
Released by the Florida Panthers from professional try-out contract.
|
| 2024-09-17 |
Signed by the Florida Panthers to a professional try-out contract.
|
| 2024-07-02 |
Signed with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HE | "Three Stars" Award "Three Stars" Award | 2019-20 |
| HE | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2019-20 |
| HE | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2018-19 |
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Oct 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Leonard scored two goals on four shots in AHL Grand Rapids' 4-2 win over Manitoba on Saturday.
Rotowire
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Leonard was put on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Scouting Report
A shifty winger, he sees the play well and has good offensive instincts. A deft passer, he is creative and a good playmaker. Skates very well and owns a high hockey IQ. Lacks ideal size for the National Hockey League game. His lack of strength can be a factor along the wall, so he could stand to get stronger to maximize output and improve his game-to-game consistency.
Long Range Potential: Depth winger.
