JAKE
LESCHYSHYN
C
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
196 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
2
years
Debut
Oct 14, 2021
Born
Mar 10, 1999
(26 yrs)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hometown
Grasswood, Saskatchewan
Drafted
Drafted by Vegas in 2017 (2/62).
Drafted from
Regina (WHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 |
Placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres for the purpose of being assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
|
| 2025-07-16 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2025-06-30 |
New York Rangers did not tender a qualifying offer.
|
| 2024-11-22 |
Assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
| 2024-11-16 |
Recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Leschyshyn was placed on waivers by the Sabres, according to PuckPedia.
Rotowire
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Leschyshyn inked a one-year, two-way deal with the Sabres on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.
Scouting Report
The son of longtime NHL defenseman Curtis Leschyshyn compensates for being a little on the small size for a forward by being tenacious on the forecheck. He is willing to give up his body to get in front of a shot or take out an opponent. However, he will have to get stronger in order to thrive as a defensive forward in the NHL. Showed some offensive ability in junior hockey, which is encouraging.
Long Range Potential: Hard-working depth forward.
