Observations:

January 2013 – On February 12^th 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks pulled of an extremely well-orchestrated robbery on the Minnesota Wild franchise that may end up being the subject of a future ‘Oceans’ movie. Both Nick Leddy and Kim Johnsson were acquired for the floundering Cam Barker. Leddy is a high flying defender who can kick start a transition like few others in the current game. Leddy flirted with half a point-per-game last season and should continue and exceed that trend throughout his career. Usually offensive defensemen thrive on playing the points on power plays, but not this cowboy. Of his 37 points last season only 11 came by way of the power play (30%) and only 13 of 46 for his career (28%). It is likely that his power play production rate will rise, but for fantasy owners it doesn’t need too. Leddy should be looked at as an excellent pickup in all league types as an above average offensive contributor and for those in keeper leagues he is only 21 years of age.

Fantasy Outlook: A

Excellent puck mover and smooth passer that will be an offensive catalyst for many years.

Footage: Leddy shows impressive back-wheeling to create a shot seam in order to score.

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Nick Leddy statistics courtesy of Elite Prospects