Prospect Watch – Josh Leivo

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Leivo is a strong winger who excels with winning puck battles along the boards in both the offensive and defensive zone. Josh competes hard and is a big bodied presence in front of the net, which makes him a hard player to defend. Leivo has shown that he can put up points at the AHL level, but has yet to have a long-term stay with the Leafs in order to develop consistency at the NHL level. He also has surprisingly good hands for his size and possesses a good shot, which make Josh a threat in the offensive zone.

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Where do you see Leivo fitting in Toronto?

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[SprDaVE]

Leivo should probably take over the 2nd/3rd line LW place when Lupul is traded. He'll have to earn it in training camp next season obviously but I don't think it's completely out of line to think he's ready to make the next step. It'll be up to him really.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Leivo and Kozun both made the team during camp but then Leivo got injured towards the end of camp and Kozun just a couple of games into the season.

Leivo has NHL power forward potential and should make the team next season. Probably 3rd line LW.

George

 

[Dangles McGavin]

I think Leivo should've been on the team this season, but his injuries hurt his chances. Big player, decently strong skater, can snipe, good work on the boards. He's got top-six potential for sure. I wouldn't be surprised to see him put in 15 goals next season.

 

[paulhiggins]

He neither improved his numbers in the last 2 years of junior nor in his last 2 years of AHL. When numbers don't improve year-to-year at that level I get worried. My projection is he tops out at a 3rd or 4th liner.

 

[ShaneFalco]

He needs to get into the lineup to see what he's got
Dump Booth and Smith

 

[Trapper]

Bottom 6 forward in competition with the likes of Brown,Carrick,McKegg,Panik,Liepsic etc.

 

[Purity*]

I think the absolute highest in a lineup this guy can be is on a second line with 2 skilled players. He's not a catalyst for creating offense, he's moreso the guy who supplements it. When he was playing with us, I was pretty impressed with his ability to control the puck along the boards and maintain possession. I think he'll be an NHL'er but man would it be sweet if he broke out and became a solid 2nd liner for us.

 

[Canada4Gold]

his ceiling would be a 2nd liner. He's had a rough season that began with injuries at the end of preseason or I think he would have been here to start. I'm hoping he gets a shot after the deadline is someone like Lupul gets traded. Good chance to see what we have with Leivo.

 

[Apotheosis]

Bottom 6 forward in competition with the likes of Brown,Carrick,McKegg,Panik,Liepsic etc.

Brown has top 6 potential IMO.

 

[TheLeafsBro]

Brown has top 6 potential IMO.

I agree and so does Leipsic considering he's been compared to Marchand/Gallagher.

 

[brettzz]

I really liked him this year in preseason+, great cycle work, fast enough to keep up, goes to the net

think he could do well in a full season