Why does Leivo have to be in the top 6 or he can't play lol? That's just stupid. He doesn't have to beat out JVR, Nylander, Marner, Hyman..... or Marleau lol that's just ridiculous. He has to beat Brown, Kappy, Johnsson, Martin, and Komarov. Unfortunately it seems Johnsson has passed him so there's just no room for him this season (shouldn't be any room for Komarov either....)
Next season when 3 winger spots are open (if Nylander plays centre) he will have a spot.
Not even certain of that to be honest, there is a chance leafs add a UFA or 2, plus we don’t know if other prospects like Grundstrum or Koshkov will play and impress, but he certainly has a much better chance