Before we dive in here, I want to make something clear: Josh Leivo is a good hockey player.
He’s big, harbours some offensive upside, and can confidently spend time alongside practically all calibres of teammates while not looking out of place.
Leivo was a good soldier, just as I hammered home in yesterday’s breakdown of the trade, and remains a good bet to thrive in his new surroundings with the Canucks. Leivo’s loss stings a bit. An unfulfilling end for what was an ultimately unfilling tenure. I sincerely hope this fanbase appreciates the 5 years he spent in blue and white.