Just before the start of the 2014 season, the New York Islanders acquired Nick Leddy from the Chicago Blackhawks for two prospects – T.J. Brennan and Ville Pokka – and the rights to a third; goaltender Anders Nilsson.
We gave the Chicago Blackhawks a hope and a prayer and the New York Islanders finally got the answer to their “we need a stud, number one defenseman” prayers.
We know Leddy can move the puck, we know he’s a slick skater, and we know he can put up points. But in terms of how he stacks up to the rest of the league.