My understanding was that Lehkonen has played the majority of time on right wing, and excelled defensively (which is usually the knock against using someone off wing). He is also not an offensive black hole, as suggested. He produces at a high third line level.
That and the fact that he would cost our extra 2nd from Florida, which is basically a third, and a player that has not worked out in Calgary which is pitlick.
It's almost zero risk for a clear upgrade. It would also allow you to take a chance on Matthew Phillips for the fourth line, which is a black hole currently.
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Last edited by Harry Lime; 01-07-2022 at 04:53 PM.
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