Ajax- Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 8 hours ago, The 5th Line said: Other than the goal, did Virtanen have a single noticeable moment the other night? Leivo played 16 minutes, Virtanen played 9. Green relies more on Leivo because he creates chances every game and can actually drive play. Problem with Leivo is he is a bit of a meathead sometimes. Throws the puck to nowhere. Maybe Green is giving Leivo more ice time as a last chance type of thing but his production isn't horrible and he does bring size. I would like to see Baertschi play though Good thing you didn't use the word "Invisible" or the Jake Bromancers will be calling you out 5th Good Points on Leivo, I like what he brings, yes makes some mistakes along the way. I would think management sees him as a better fit bottom 6, size, durability down the stretch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaninMex Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 10:55 AM, The 5th Line said: Other than the goal, did Virtanen have a single noticeable moment the other night? Leivo played 16 minutes, Virtanen played 9. Green relies more on Leivo because he creates chances every game and can actually drive play. Problem with Leivo is he is a bit of a meathead sometimes. Throws the puck to nowhere. Maybe Green is giving Leivo more ice time as a last chance type of thing but his production isn't horrible and he does bring size. I would like to see Baertschi play though How much time did Leivo get on the PP2? I would actually like to see Leivo taken off the PP2 and Jake placed in Ovies spot and see if he can blast a few in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Josh Leivo with moves into 224 with his set up to Quinn Hughes tonight. Very Lonny Bohonosian type numbers. 223. Lonny Bohonos RW 70 13 13 26 224. Josh Leivo LW 64 12 14 26 225. Dale Weise RW 152 10 16 26 226. Claire Alexander D 32 8 18 26 227. Michael Del Zotto D 105 7 19 26 227. Doug Wickenheiser C 80 7 19 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I'm one of many who called for Leivo to be scratched early on, but he has 8 points in 15 games. Time to start realizing that he's putting up pretty decent numbers. We'll see if he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -AJ- Posted December 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 1:03 AM, -AJ- said: I'm one of many who called for Leivo to be scratched early on, but he has 8 points in 15 games. Time to start realizing that he's putting up pretty decent numbers. We'll see if he keeps it up. Recalling this again. Leivo has maintained production close to this level: He's got 13 points in 27 games, which pro-rates to about 39 points over a full season--much more than I predicted from him. I feel he isn't getting his due, as while he's not scoring goals, his overall production is the highest it's ever been (excluding a short 13-game NHL stint in 2016-17). 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chronic.Canuck Posted December 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2019 14 in 28. He's been a solid secondary scorer for us. One thing I always notice when he's on the ice - his one on one puck battle skills are INSANE. He's often the second guy in there and comes out with the pick just by outmaneuvering the opposing player. Also his stick skills are great. I think he's a great example for some of our younger players and it makes sense why he was playing a lot with Petey and Boeser last season. His job was just to get them the puck and demonstrate how to win these board battles. This year with Miller on the first line, they've taken their forecheck down low to the next level and I think they definitely have benefited from their previous time with Leivo. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Chronic.Canucks.Fan said: 14 in 28. He's been a solid secondary scorer for us. One thing I always notice when he's on the ice - his one on one puck battle skills are INSANE. He's often the second guy in there and comes out with the pick just by outmaneuvering the opposing player. Also his stick skills are great. I think he's a great example for some of our younger players and it makes sense why he was playing a lot with Petey and Boeser last season. His job was just to get them the puck and demonstrate how to win these board battles. This year with Miller on the first line, they've taken their forecheck down low to the next level and I think they definitely have benefited from their previous time with Leivo. Many on here were benching Leivo so Baer could play. Just as you pointed out his board work I always admire his positioning. He reads the play well and anticipates well. If Leivo keeps it up and Pearson continues his scoring it bodes well for the Canucks come spring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SilentSam Posted December 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2019 There seems to be a few posters on here who rate this player far less than his actual worth. Josh is a player who puts out 100% on a regular basis, but his individual playmaking benefits far more when this team is healthy. He is a valuable complimentary player, not a lone standout.. a type of player that can create chemistry in a healthy line up.. and make it win. Tyler Motte is another, and I look forward to his return. When this team is fully healthy, it’s players like Leivo, Motte, Beagle, Rousell, and Schaller that keep the prowess of this team hot and hard to handle. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-P Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 3 hours ago, SilentSam said: There seems to be a few posters on here who rate this player far less than his actual worth. Josh is a player who puts out 100% on a regular basis, but his individual playmaking benefits far more when this team is healthy. He is a valuable complimentary player, not a lone standout.. a type of player that can create chemistry in a healthy line up.. and make it win. Tyler Motte is another, and I look forward to his return. When this team is fully healthy, it’s players like Leivo, Motte, Beagle, Rousell, and Schaller that keep the prowess of this team hot and hard to handle. Totally agree with this. I can understand why there's criticism when Leivo is on the PP or on the first line with Horvat, but he's an elite 3rd liner when it comes to defensive play and board work and he's also a terrific sniper when he gets the chance. When he's on the third line he's a big part of our team. It's not his fault that we still lack one or two skilled top 6 forwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Junkyard Dog Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 4 goals in last 4 games. Leivo deserves a little love rn. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Yeah, I was critical of Green's deployment of Leivo early on, but the dude is a player. Everything you want out of a 3rd line guy. He can skate, shoot, he's feisty as hell, and he can play in the top 6 and be effective when he needs to be. The Laughs were fools to give up on him. Exactly the type of player they could have used to fill out their top heavy lineup. Oh well, their loss is our gain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: The Laughs were fools to give up on him. Exactly the type of player they could have used to fill out their top heavy lineup. Oh well, their loss is our gain. Too big, and makes over $700K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 19 hours ago, 48MPHSlapShot said: Yeah, I was critical of Green's deployment of Leivo early on, but the dude is a player. Everything you want out of a 3rd line guy. He can skate, shoot, he's feisty as hell, and he can play in the top 6 and be effective when he needs to be. The Laughs were fools to give up on him. Exactly the type of player they could have used to fill out their top heavy lineup. Oh well, their loss is our gain. I have liked his positioning all fall. He was fighting the puck but all else was there. What surprised me a bit was how well he handles the puck. Many wanted to give his TOI to Baer but I don’t see Baer as a playoff player but Leivo could be. Confidence is growing so lookout. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Josh Leivo into 184th in all-time Canuck scoring with his goal tonight. 183. Brad Gassoff LW 122 19 17 36 184. Josh Leivo LW 80 17 19 36 185. Alex Biega D 179 4 32 36 186. Cody Hodgson C 71 17 18 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Well one of the only bright sides of tonight is that Leivo is continuing to play well. 5 goals in 5 games now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Playing in his 2nd full NHL season, despite being 26 years old, might be a late bloomer. Certainly think if he can be consistent, 30-35 points is something he could reach. I think he is probably the team's best board play player, knows how to protect the puck so well, and is just as good at retrieving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaninMex Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Maybe it is just me but I am getting sick of his lazy plays. That offside that had the goal called back while he was facing the play. Going too deep, past the goal line as Horvat passed across. He seems to show up to play once or twice a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Tower Prison Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 9 hours ago, FaninMex said: Maybe it is just me but I am getting sick of his lazy plays. That offside that had the goal called back while he was facing the play. Going too deep, past the goal line as Horvat passed across. He seems to show up to play once or twice a month Leivo is just a place holder until Podkolzin can leave the KHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 23 hours ago, Clock Tower Prison said: Leivo is just a place holder until Podkolzin can leave the KHL. Do you play Leivo over Pearson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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