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Ville Leino

Detroit Red Wings

1983/10/06 26

6-0 182

Savonlinna, Finland

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Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Red Wings 20 3 2 5 -2 2 1 0 0 0 28

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • An unselfish and gifted playmaker, he's a strong puckhandler with good vision and quality shot to score goals. He's also a versatile forward.
Flaws
  • Not very big or fast, he can be a liability at times because of his lack of physicality--especially in the defensive zone.
Career Potential
  • Offensive winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 6, 2009 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year contract.
May 8, 2009 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
April 16, 2009 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
April 15, 2009 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
March 2, 2009 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
January 29, 2009 Recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
October 7, 2008 Assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).
May 10, 2008 Signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a one-year entry level contract.

Trades

May 10, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.

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