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Jay Leach

San Jose Sharks

1979/09/02 32

6-5 220

Syracuse, NY

5

the Phoenix Coyotes in 1998 (5th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2010-11 0 66 2 7 9 0 53 0 0 0 0 64

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a gritty, defensively-responsible rearguard. Scrappy and unselfish, he can be a presence in front of his own net.
Flaws
  • Not offensively gifted, he also doesn't shoot the puck enough. Has spent years in the minors due to limited upside.
Career Potential
  • Journeyman depth defenseman.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 5, 2011 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
October 3, 2011 Placed on waivers by the New Jersey Devils.
June 22, 2011 Re-signed by the New Jersey Devils to a one-year contract.
March 26, 2011 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
February 17, 2011 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
February 11, 2011 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
February 9, 2011 Acquired from the San Jose Sharks.
September 27, 2010 Assigned to Worcester (AHL).
July 7, 2010 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a one-year contract.
December 1, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens.
November 6, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the New Jersey Devils.
September 30, 2009 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
September 29, 2009 Placed on waivers by the New Jersey Devils.
March 7, 2009 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
March 4, 2009 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
December 3, 2008 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
November 28, 2008 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
November 23, 2008 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
November 13, 2008 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
November 9, 2008 Recalled from Lowell (AHL).
October 5, 2008 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
July 17, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
February 26, 2008 Re-assigned to Portland (AHL).
December 23, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
December 19, 2007 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
September 23, 2007 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
July 3, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a one-year contract.
September 25, 2006 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
November 14, 2005 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
November 7, 2005 Recalled from Providence (AHL).
November 6, 2005 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
November 5, 2005 Recalled from Providence (AHL).
September 28, 2005 Assigned to Providence (AHL).
August 23, 2005 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins to a two-year contract.
November 25, 2004 Signed by the Providence Bruins (AHL) (professional tryout).
October 12, 2004 Signed by the Trenton Titans (ECHL).
October 11, 2004 Released by the Rochester Americans (AHL).
February 24, 2004 Signed by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL).
February 22, 2004 Released by the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL).
February 21, 2004 Signed by the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL).
February 18, 2004 Released by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL).
February 14, 2004 Signed by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL).
December 17, 2003 Re-assigned to Trenton (ECHL).
December 10, 2003 Released by the Providence Bruins (AHL).
November 28, 2003 Re-assigned to Providence (AHL).
September 26, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins.
March 20, 2003 Re-assigned to Springfield (AHL).
September 23, 2002 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
October 9, 2001 Re-assigned to Mississippi (ECHL).
September 20, 2001 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

Trades

February 9, 2011 San Jose Sharks traded Jay Leach and Steven Zalewski to the New Jersey Devils for Patrick Davis and Mike Swift.
December 1, 2009 Claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks from the Montreal Canadiens.
November 6, 2009 Claimed off waivers by the Montreal Canadiens from the New Jersey Devils.
July 17, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
February 26, 2008 Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jay Leach to the Anaheim Ducks for Brandon Segal and a 7th round selection in 2008.
July 3, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
September 26, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 5th round (115th overall) in 1998.

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