Fansided · Jun 21, 2020
Islanders 2019-20 player grade: Nick Leddy defense was an issue
Speed Normal Quality Auto Quality Speed 0.25 0.50 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.50 1.75 00:00 00:00 New York Islanders Nick Leddy offense wasn't an issue but his defense was.
He's had to adjust to a new role with Barry Trotz behind the bench for the New York Islanders. Nick Leddy went from the team's number one defenseman to being the top guy on the team's. third pair.
My expectation for Leddy going into 2019-20 was that he'd be able to assert himself more offensively than he did in year one of Barry Trotz. In the second year as the third pair guy, Leddy was going to face a lower quality of competition so his offensive flair should be able to shine through. As should his defensive chops.