Lekhs has been doing this same work consistently throughout his whole time here, people just don't hate him anymore cause he's not in a top 6 role.
I love him
I agree. I always liked him, but it's true that this situation is the one that suits him the best at the moment. I am sure he would prefer to play up the lineup, but here is really where he can excel.
Also, it's not exactly true that he's been doing the same work. He is a notch above. It may be confidence or just his game maturing, but he is extra feisty and, at the moment, pucks just hit him all the time.
He's awesome in his current role, please don't move him up the lineup.Still shaking my head over how many people think he's expendable. He's so f***ing good.
He is perfect on the fourth line with Evans..absolutely perfect
He's fine on a shutdown 3rd line too. People are just ridiculous expecting 3rd liners to score 40+ points consistently.He's awesome in his current role, please don't move him up the lineup.
Lehk has been looking better and better. Best player on his line at the moment.
Lehkonen and what he brings is a vital piece for this team. Terrific defensive player who looks like a pain in the ass to play against
He's fine on a shutdown 3rd line too. People are just ridiculous expecting 3rd liners to score 40+ points consistently.
There are "theoretically" 279 Top-9 players in the NHL, assuming there are 93 first line players, 93 second line players, and 93 third line players. Only 172 players, 2 years ago (used that since it was a full season) hit 40 points. If you add in some injuries, maybe 180.
So in reality, a few players used in a second line role won't hit 40 points.
Lehkonen is a good third line player. And potentially better with better players in a deep roster. As a 4th liner? He's probably one of, if not the best in the league.
It screams ofThat’s a sign of disrespect by Clod. Scratching Lehky... Wow.
exactly so many under performing players and he goes and scratch the hardest working kid on the team .That’s a sign of disrespect by Clod. Scratching Lehky... Wow.
Still can't believe this, somewhat small move but theres literally no reasons for it.
well hardest worker for sure, what a message that was.NOT a small move; Lehkonen is our best forechecker in the bottom 6 (Hell, he might be the best on the team)...Clod just being Clod...
Still can't believe this, somewhat small move but theres literally no reasons for it.
Hard to ask for a better bottom 6er really, never whines, never pouts, whatever role is asked of him, he does with enthusiasm and enrgy. I really thought he would score a bit more than he does but his presence is felt wherever he plays and always with a ton of energy... I do like him quite a bit personnallyI agree. I always liked him, but it's true that this situation is the one that suits him the best at the moment. I am sure he would prefer to play up the lineup, but here is really where he can excel.
Also, it's not exactly true that he's been doing the same work. He is a notch above. It may be confidence or just his game maturing, but he is extra feisty and, at the moment, pucks just hit him all the time.