Neil Hamburger
Five Bagger!
Leo hasn't had the greatest start to the season.
I never expected him to repeat last season's offensive numbers, but other areas of his game have not looked as good either.
He looks noticeably less physical, a little slower, and a little panicked when the puck is on his stick.
His advanced stats have declined as well:
Last season: CF% of 53.9, CF% rel +3.2, FF% of 53.4, FF% rel +4.1
This season: CF% 50.9%, CF% rel 0.0, FF% of 49.8, FF% rel - 0.7
This could be explained by his zone starts:
This year: 39.5 % offensive, 60.5 % deffensive
Last year: 50.8 % offensive, 49.2 % defensive
He's also matched up against the other teams top players night after night alongside Kadri, however, I believe he was used that same way last year.
He's still getting significant PP time, 1:41 per game this year.
From the eye test, I think his play has been noticeably poorer in all facets this season vs last season. I don't think we should trade him, nor do I think he sucks. He's one of my favorite players on the team, however, and I'm a little disappointed with how he's played to start the year.
I hope he turns it around soon, he can be a good mentor for the kids, and a great 3rd line energy player. Like I said, I don't expect the offensive production from last year, but I know he can be better than he's shown so far.
I never expected him to repeat last season's offensive numbers, but other areas of his game have not looked as good either.
He looks noticeably less physical, a little slower, and a little panicked when the puck is on his stick.
His advanced stats have declined as well:
Last season: CF% of 53.9, CF% rel +3.2, FF% of 53.4, FF% rel +4.1
This season: CF% 50.9%, CF% rel 0.0, FF% of 49.8, FF% rel - 0.7
This could be explained by his zone starts:
This year: 39.5 % offensive, 60.5 % deffensive
Last year: 50.8 % offensive, 49.2 % defensive
He's also matched up against the other teams top players night after night alongside Kadri, however, I believe he was used that same way last year.
He's still getting significant PP time, 1:41 per game this year.
From the eye test, I think his play has been noticeably poorer in all facets this season vs last season. I don't think we should trade him, nor do I think he sucks. He's one of my favorite players on the team, however, and I'm a little disappointed with how he's played to start the year.
I hope he turns it around soon, he can be a good mentor for the kids, and a great 3rd line energy player. Like I said, I don't expect the offensive production from last year, but I know he can be better than he's shown so far.