Prospect Info: Ryerson Leenders, G, Mississauga (OHL) - 219OA, 2024

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Because the 219 can take you somewhere.


Ryerson Leenders, there is the goalie!

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[My Cozen Dylan]

Love this pick. Should've gone in the 3rd or 4th.

Last goaltender I had a weird fixation about in a draft was Devon Levi, so I think we just drafted the next Brodeur.

 

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[Zman5778]

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“The more athletic of the two goalies coming out of the O, Leenders is a swift netminder who constantly moves around his crease with almost acrobatic-like saves at times. His ability to scan, recover, and seal off those tight spots along his posts makes him a tough goalie to beat. However, similarly to Carter George, Leenders is a bit undersized for a goaltender and can also struggle with consistency. The tools are there, but the worry for Leenders is actually finding the path to put it all together” ~ Curtis Rines, OHL Scout

 

[Zman5778]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ryerson Leenders | Inside The Rink

The Scouting Report Ryerson Leenders is a 6-foot-2 and 179-pound goaltender who is a native of Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada. Last season, he posted a record of 24-17-4 with a 3.12 goals-against-average, a .909 save percentage, and three shutouts in 46 games for the Mississauga Steelheads of the...

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Ryerson Leenders is a top-tier goaltender who has the potential to be an NHL All-Star in the near future. He has all of the tools, he is composed between the pipes, and has tremendous movement in the crease. Leenders has big potential and, on the right team, could flourish in the NHL.

 

[Zman5778]

Ryerson Leenders – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

With a high level of intelligence and quick reflexes, Ryerson Leenders is one of the top goalies heading into the 2024 NHL Draft.

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It’s always difficult to predict how well a goalie will do in the NHL since there are so many factors that can turn a little-known netminder into a starter. However, Leenders has all the tools to be a number-one goalie in the future. He reads the ice very well and has a high level of intelligence when it comes to predicting the play much like a strong two-way center. While he will need time to work on becoming more consistent game-to-game, he’s certainly worth the investment.

 

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EP: Rated as a B

Plays a quiet, controlled game and forces rebounds into smart areas
when he’s locked in. Solid play-reading ability bodes well for success
at the next level.

For a goaltender with an average-sized frame, Leenders
surprisingly takes up a lot of net. His stance is balanced
and narrow when the puck is worked around the
zone, which gives him excellent access to his edges
and keeps him patient on odd-man rush attempts. He
rarely makes the first move, and can make last-second
adjustments with his edgework.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

I'm a big proponent of the "take a goalie every year" philosophy, so yay.

 

[buffalowing88]

I'm a big proponent of the "take a goalie every year" philosophy, so yay.

Came here to say this exact same thing. There's nothing wrong with having a backlog of goalies. It's a very good problem to have.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I'm a big proponent of the "take a goalie every year" philosophy, so yay.

Yes, this is why you have an ECHL affiliate.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Great pick.

His personal goalie coach has one of the most popular channel for goaltending on YouTube.

There's several videos on his channel highlighting Leenders.

See one of serveral example below.

 

[Chainshot]

Gives me more reason to wonder why I'm 1400 miles away from the OHL this coming season too.

 

[Jim Bob]

Great pick.

His personal goalie coach has one of the most popular channel for goaltending on YouTube.

There's several videos on his channel highlighting Leenders.

See one of serveral example below.

The only problem is that he’s the former Leafs goalie coach and wears his Leafs sweatsuit a ton.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Ned? Ryerson? Needle-Nose Ned, Ned the Head? Bing!

 

[Gabrielor]

Always swing for a goalie. Every draft.

 

[HOOats]

81 career OHL starts, not a shrimp, June birthday, 2nd in OHL SV% last year.

In the 7th round, that's excellent value.

 

[Chainshot]

81 career OHL starts, not a shrimp, June birthday, 2nd in OHL SV% last year.e

In the 7th round, that's excellent value.

Hey, one day maybe they can deal him and a first for some guy on a RFA expiration who will then help them to be a powerhouse.

 

[Brock]

More info on Leenders for you.

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[Jim Bob]

OK, I need to watch this one as a goalie gear nerd.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829204446406160388

 

[HOOats]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1829204446406160388

Any OHL watchers know if Brantford is expecting to be a contender? I'd assume so with a move like this for a top starter.

 

[Jim Bob]

Any OHL watchers know if Brantford is expecting to be a contender? I'd assume so with a move like this for a top starter.

They were 3rd in the East last year, one spot ahead of the Steelheads.

The fact that they traded him to a conference rival is really interesting.

Getting to play for Jay McKee and getting away from sharing the crease with Jack Ivankovic is a double win for the Sabres and Leenders's development.

 

[rams]

Any OHL watchers know if Brantford is expecting to be a contender? I'd assume so with a move like this for a top starter.

Yes. Vanacker will be back, healthier, should be a very good team.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845492189960216795

 

[Tatanka]

That' sounded like Bakes on the color