Confirmed with Link: TOR signs LD Mikko Lehtonen

[Mentat]

Assuming his game translates to the NHL, i think Mikko is a gem we got for pocket change.
He has the potential to play top 4, but i highly doubt he can surpass Morgs or Muzzin in the left side pecking order.
Still, it´s great to have a 3rd pairing D that can fill top 4 roll if need be.
Depth is always a valuable asset in a winning roster.

 

[meefer]

BTW. Mikko Lehtonen KHL career numbers so far :

23 goals, 39 assists, 62 points
0.92 ppg, +36, 227 shots on goal
with 24 penalty minutes
with 22:35 of avg ice time

Much appreciated information, thanks for taking the time to fill us in. Could you see him playing beside Muzzin?

 

[Clark4Ever]

He's having a monster year so far. Bodes well for him in training camp in a couple of months.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

His next game starts in 30 mins. (25)
at home vs Lokomotiv Jaroslavl.

 

[Mess]

I think the Leafs are hoping this guy hits and can be a steady top 4 Dman for next year.

I'm cautiously optimistic that age 26 and lots of pro games under his belt that he will be able to contribute regularly next season despite the adjustment to the smaller rink size and NA style game.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

delete

 

[glue]

I think the Leafs are hoping this guy hits and can be a steady top 4 Dman for next year.

He’s a LD though isn’t he? So I think even if he beats out the rest of the d and is playing the bottom pair it’s good news. Ability to jump into the top 4 is a bonus but he is not playing ahead of Rielly or Muzzin on the left side.

 

[Anthrax442]

 

[Drew311]

Does he play the left or right side in the KHL?

 

[Mess]

He’s a LD though isn’t he? So I think even if he beats out the rest of the d and is playing the bottom pair it’s good news. Ability to jump into the top 4 is a bonus but he is not playing ahead of Rielly or Muzzin on the left side.

Despite being a LHD he can and has played on the right side and he himself has said he is comfortable on the right.

This is not too dissimilar from T.J. Brodie situation.

Reilly --- Brodie
Muzzin -- Lehtonen

With all players being left hand shots. Not ideal as players on their strong side are preferred and RHD are at a premium but I think we can make this work.

 

[crump]

His next game starts in 30 mins. (25)
at home vs Lokomotiv Jaroslavl.

Playing against Korshkov - both are leading their teams in points.
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[Cor]

Lehtonen just toying with the KHL. Impressive stuff.

Hopefully will help improve our 2nd PP as well

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Playing against Korshkov - both are leading their teams in points.
OnHockey.TV | Live hockey streams (NHL, KHL, SHL, DEL, World Championship, Olympic Games)

Yeah, just noticed that link, hope it works for everyone.
I'm watching this game from my TV

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Just awful game from Lehtonen...
I guess you can't always play as well as you can.

 

[stickty111]

 

[LeafChief]

Now that's a shift.

 

[phillipmike]

 

[AreBe]

Now move out Travis Dermott, Nic Petan, Alexander Kerfoot, Mac Hollowell, Cody Ceci, - trade them for a bag of pucks, find some more KHL gold!

 

[meefer]

Exciting to watch, but a tad undisciplined.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Now move out Travis Dermott, Nic Petan, Alexander Kerfoot, Mac Hollowell, Cody Ceci, - trade them for a bag of pucks, find some more KHL gold!

Cody Ceci is a UFA.

 

[LeafParade]

This guy is a cool cucumber with the puck. The KHL is just too easy for him. It will be interesting how he adjusts to NHL fore-checking. At a minimum, I think he is a #5 and maybe a borderline #4 right out of the gate.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Man against boys.

 

[The Iceman]

hoping he can play the right side

 

[CapspaceKiller]

Way too good for that league, he might be peaking at the right time for the leafs

 

[Wafflewhipper]

How big is that ice surface Lehtonen was on in that clip?Many over there are going to North American size or close.He is finding lots of room and controls the puck nice along the line is something i have noticed from his clips.
I think he transitions well to our rink size and he moves like a champ.