Did we forget about Josh Leivo?

[leaffaninvancouver]

He's here in case of injuries, it's not ideal for him but we've had supernaturally healthy wingers.

 

[connormcmuffin]

Complimentary forward, I'm ok with him as 13th forward, would like to see him get on PP time.

 

[Loosie]

I think he's been passed, but I mean it's hard to not expect him to get passed by people that are actually getting regular playing time. He'll be a regular next year. He'll get time in the playoffs if there are injuries.

 

[diceman934]

I think he's been passed, but I mean it's hard to not expect him to get passed by people that are actually getting regular playing time. He'll be a regular next year. He'll get time in the playoffs if there are injuries.

He is not going to make the team next year as a regular or maybe not at all. I see him traded or waived.

He will not see any playoff time as we will use Johnsson ahead of him.

 

[diceman934]

I'm a big Leivo fan. I thought he looked good when he got a chance to play. He has produced relatively well given that he has mostly been given limited minutes on the 4th line.

He's certainly better than Komarov and Hyman. Hopefully there will be room for him next year without JVR and Komarov (and Martin).

He is not better than either of them. If he was he would be playing. Choosing Hyman is a joke..he has more points then many of our players all 5 on 5 or on the pk. Levio is a spare forward and will likely get his last NHL chance next year but likely elsewhere.

 

[MyBudJT]

He's certainly better than Komarov and Hyman. Hopefully there will be room for him next year without JVR and Komarov (and Martin).

In no way is Leivo as good as Hyman. Hyman is faster, works harder, is much better defensively, an elite pker, etc. It doesn't help that he can't adjust to Babcock's system, and struggles to play a positionally sound game

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

I'm a big Leivo fan. I thought he looked good when he got a chance to play. He has produced relatively well given that he has mostly been given limited minutes on the 4th line.

He's certainly better than Komarov and Hyman. Hopefully there will be room for him next year without JVR and Komarov (and Martin).

Leivo is NOT better than Hyman, offensively? Possibly but not a better player

 

[Trapper]

There is a sheltered forward role coming available next year.

 

[hotpaws]

i don't know why they didn't just move him , Babcock never liked him and will never give him a chance

he's a much better player than that useless slug Hyman but coach's kids are always guaranteed ice time with the teams most skilled players

 

[PuckMagi]

He is not better than either of them. If he was he would be playing. Choosing Hyman is a joke..he has more points then many of our players all 5 on 5 or on the pk. Levio is a spare forward and will likely get his last NHL chance next year but likely elsewhere.

People were saying the exact same thing in the first half of the year when I said that Dermott should be a regular in the lineup.

Was Martin playing over Kapanen in the first half of the year because Martin was a better player?

It's pretty easy to prove that Babcock hasn't always put his best players available in the lineup.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Has the new flavor of the week turned into Andreas Johnsson? I thought the demands were that Leivo was suppose to be our #1 LW, Hyman goes to the fourth line and Komarov gets a job sharpening skates in the KHL? Or did fans just finally give up beating a dead horse?

What's the purpose of this post? Chest bumping because you're not a fan of Leivo?

I sincerely doubt many fans expected Leivo to be a #1 LW. He'll still be a fine NHLer imo but he has been surpassed by the likes of Johnsson and Kappy.

So yea, he has been forgotten but you're narrative ain't straight

 

[Nithoniniel]

Leivo not playing over guys like Martin was an issue. Not playing him over Johnsson and Kapanen isn't.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Lol Leivo wont make the team next year? Who's going to take his spot Bracco? JVR, Bozak, and Komarov are as good as gone next season. That opens up two wing spots, Potentially three if Nylander moves to center. Leivo will be a full timer in some way next season, that is, if he hasn't already been dealt in the summer.

 

[diceman934]

People were saying the exact same thing in the first half of the year when I said that Dermott should be a regular in the lineup.

Was Martin playing over Kapanen in the first half of the year because Martin was a better player?

It's pretty easy to prove that Babcock hasn't always put his best players available in the lineup.

Sorry but Levio has proven that he is not currently an NHL player has had many opportunities to get into the line up and earning a spot but he has not done so. That is on Levio blaming Babcock for his inability to earn a spot is laughable.

There are many roles on teams and Levio is a scoring winger. He has not been able to beat out any of our top 9 wingers and that is what he needs to do to earn a spot.

He has gotten PP time as well as 5on5 time and has been found lacking.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Sorry but Levio has proven that he is not currently an NHL player has had many opportunities to get into the line up and earning a spot but he has not done so. That is on Levio blaming Babcock for his inability to earn a spot is laughable.

There are many roles on teams and Levio is a scoring winger. He has not been able to beat out any of our top 9 wingers and that is what he needs to do to earn a spot.

He has gotten PP time as well as 5on5 time and has been found lacking.

Which winger is he supposed to beat out for a scoring role? Marleau? JVR? Nylander or Marner? Every other winger on the team kills penalties and gets hard minutes.

 

[justafan22]

He's a bottom 6 winger who had produced when given the opportunity but likely won't be given a chance here.

 

[diceman934]

Lol Leivo wont make the team next year? Who's going to take his spot Bracco? JVR, Bozak, and Komarov are as good as gone next season. That opens up two wing spots, Potentially three if Nylander moves to center. Leivo will be a full timer in some way next season, that is, if he hasn't already been dealt in the summer.

We will try to move him but if not he will have to clear waivers again.
We have many prospects who are ready or near ready who will pass Levio or have. Johnsnson being one. Gundstrom and Timshov come to mind as well. Levio May get a chance but I say it is doubtful.

 

[diceman934]

Which winger is he supposed to beat out for a scoring role? Marleau? JVR? Nylander or Marner? Every other winger on the team kills penalties and gets hard minutes.

Exactly my point.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Exactly my point.

Babcock is not going to sit the veteran we just signed for 6.25 mil or our best trade chip if our season fell flat for whatever reason. How are either of those two situations Leivo's fault or within his control? No matter how well Leivo performed, Babcock would not have sat any of those other wingers if they were healthy under any circumstances.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Who?

 

[CelticDruid]

Never heard of Josh Leivo, who is this dude?

 

[Canada4Gold]

No I haven't forgotten about Josh Marchessault

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

What was the point of signing him? he never plays

 

[613Leafer]

Kapanen and Johnsson are just more versatile players. Speed, smarts, puck skills, etc.

 

[Voodoo Child]

Kapanen and Johnsson skate well and can PK, I am shocked Babcock likes them more.

But I agree with others that he could become a good sheltered 3rd line scoring winger, on some other team.

Leivo should have been traded for a 3rd back around December.