Recalled/Assigned: Otto Leskinen Recalled to Montreal to join Taxi Squad (April 5th)

[GrandmaCookie]

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Canadiens has called back Otto Leskinen from Laval Rocket this morning.

Le CH rappelle un défenseur du Rocket - TVA Sports

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[Adam Michaels]

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

Was hoping primeau would get a shot but hopefully they give this kid a game or two

 

[Adam Michaels]

Was hoping primeau would get a shot but hopefully they give this kid a game or two

Why Primeau? Habs have Price and Allen. Primeau would get called up to sit in the press box next to Lindgren.

As for Leskinen. There is a chance that they actually give him a look. At least in the AHL, he is not the same defenseman from last year. He's taken a step in the right direction. So I'd love to see him get a game in to see if he'll be better than the short stint he got last year.

 

[26Mats]

Mods can merge if they feel it doesn't deserve its own thread.

Canadiens has called back Otto Leskinen from Laval Rocket this morning.

Le CH rappelle un défenseur du Rocket - TVA Sports

I get the feeling he has a real chance to play.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

I get the feeling he has a real chance to play.

Maybe to replace Mete, Ducharme doesn't seem to like him. Gotta feel bad for Ouellette though.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

It's well deserved, even if he doesn't end up playing, he's been the best all around dman in Laval this season . I can 100% see him getting some games though, he can do more things than Mete.

 

[Tyson]

Why Primeau? Habs have Price and Allen. Primeau would get called up to sit in the press box next to Lindgren.

As for Leskinen. There is a chance that they actually give him a look. At least in the AHL, he is not the same defenseman from last year. He's taken a step in the right direction. So I'd love to see him get a game in to see if he'll be better than the short stint he got last year.

Easily Laval's best D this season. Leaps and bounds better than last season.

 

[Tyson]

Maybe to replace Mete, Ducharme doesn't seem to like him. Gotta feel bad for Ouellette though.

Ouellet knows now that he is not a NHL regular D and accepts it. Not everyone can play at the NHL level.

 

[Tuggy]

Mete is just not good out there.

I'd be willing to give Leskinen a chance.

 

[Tyson]

Mete is just not good out there.

I'd be willing to give Leskinen a chance.

Not good enough for the NHL, it's obvious at this point.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Maybe to replace Mete, Ducharme doesn't seem to like him. Gotta feel bad for Ouellette though.

Eh, I don't feel bad for Ouellette. He's not good enough to help the Habs, but he can lead our AHL team to the promised land. Maybe it is hard on him but I think it's the perfect place for him.

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

Why Primeau? Habs have Price and Allen. Primeau would get called up to sit in the press box next to Lindgren.

As for Leskinen. There is a chance that they actually give him a look. At least in the AHL, he is not the same defenseman from last year. He's taken a step in the right direction. So I'd love to see him get a game in to see if he'll be better than the short stint he got last year.

I was hoping they would give cayden a game is what I’m saying

 

[montreal]

kind of odd that they would put one of the top scoring blueliners in the AHL on the taxi squad. Granted it could just be a paper move but why when they can just do that with Caufield or Ylonen who aren't likely to play in tomorrow nights game.

I don't know about him replacing Mete, I don't know what his daily cap hit would be on 925K but with 341K in cap space, although that will change as today they have to send Evans down since he's on emergency recall, now that Staal is there. So do they send Byron to the taxi today, cause that would really help with the cap for the next few days. Or is there a move about to be made since the trade deadline is getting close.

 

[Vachon23]

I think he’s only there to be the 7th guy to replace Olofsson

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Maybe to replace Mete, Ducharme doesn't seem to like him. Gotta feel bad for Ouellette though.

Ouellet gets paid $425K in the AHL which is a high salary to play there, given he is also the captain there I am sure he understands his role with the organization.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I was hoping they would give cayden a game is what I’m saying

Okay. But that won't happen unless either Price or Allen get hurt and the Habs may prefer playing Primeau in the NHL rather than Lindgren.

 

[Mrb1p]

Leskinen is just as good as Kulak is.

I said what I said.

 

[Vachon23]

Leskinen is just as good as Kulak is.

I said what I said.

That doesn’t mean a lot, I could say the same for 1/2 of the Rocket D

 

[willzyix]

Mete is just not good out there.

I'd be willing to give Leskinen a chance.

Mete is a testament to how far you can go if you're an excellent skater. He's small, weak, bad defensively and has a terrible shot, but is a great skater. Not good enough, but impressive nonetheless.

 

[Whalers Fan]

I was hoping they would give cayden a game is what I’m saying

Not possible unless Price or Allen gets injured and put on IR list. Habs would have to waive Allen to put him on the taxi squad, and some other team would probably claim him.

 

[Ryan O'Byrne]

Maybe it’s a reward for him ? Getting to practice with the nhl team and get pointers on what he needs to improve

 

[montreal]

I think he’s only there to be the 7th guy to replace Olofsson

for 1 day cause why would you take the teams leading scorer among your D and put him on the taxi squad. I know there's no playoffs but Laval is red hot, why just take him out of the lineup when Fleury is injured as well, just to sit.

Leskinen -

leads the AHL in assists for defensemen
leads the AHL in shots for defensemen
tied for 2nd in points for defensemen
tied for 2nd in plus minus for def

leads the team in shots and plus minus
tied for the team lead in assists
tied for 5th on the team in points

 

[Vachon23]

for 1 day cause why would you take the teams leading scorer among your D and put him on the taxi squad. I know there's no playoffs but Laval is red hot, why just take him out of the lineup when Fleury is injured as well, just to sit.

Leskinen -

leads the AHL in assists for defensemen
leads the AHL in shots for defensemen
tied for 2nd in points for defensemen
tied for 2nd in plus minus for def

leads the team in shots and plus minus
tied for the team lead in assists
tied for 5th on the team in points

Is he paid as an NHLer when he’s on the taxi squad ?

 

[BLONG7]

Is he paid as an NHLer when he’s on the taxi squad ?

Yes, pretty sure they do....