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Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking Back on the 2011 NHL Entry Draft

By Spencer Teixeira

TORONTO, ON - JULY 10 - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect defencemen Tom Nilsson, left, and Andrew MacWilliam during scrimmage action at the Leaf's 2013 prospect camp at the MasterCard Centre For Hockey Excellence. July 10, 2013. Chris So/Toronto Star (Chris So/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JULY 10 - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect defencemen Tom Nilsson, left, and Andrew MacWilliam during scrimmage action at the Leaf's 2013 prospect camp at the MasterCard Centre For Hockey Excellence. July 10, 2013. Chris So/Toronto Star (Chris So/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 29: Josh Leivo #32 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots during warm up before facing the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 29: Josh Leivo #32 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots during warm up before facing the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Round 3 Pick 83 – F Josh Leivo

With the 83rd overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected winger Josh Leivo from the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL.

Although Leafs fans know Leivo well, it is good to get a refresher sometimes. This quote, from hockeysfuture, gives insight into Leivo’s playstyle and tendencies.

"“Leivo is a naturally gifted athlete who can play a variety of roles which makes him a [versatile] player. [Leivo’s] size allows him to work very well down low and he protects the puck effectively. A right-handed shot who is comfortable [on both wings], Leivo maintains a strong presence in front of [the net], protects the puck down low, and possesses [strong goal-scoring instincts].”"

After a strong junior career, 176 points in 193 games with the Sudbury Wolves, Leivo joined the Toronto Marlies full time in 2013.

The Ontario native, and life-long Leaf fan, scored a fantastic 42 points in 59 AHL games with the Marlies. Leivo’s strong production earned him a 7-game stint with the Leafs, in which he scored 2 points.

Over the next 4 seasons, Leivo would bounce between the American-and National Hockey Leagues, scoring 80 points in 107 AHL games and 20 points in 50 NHL games.

This past season Leivo, 25, would consistently play for the Maple Leafs for the first time in his career, scoring 6 points in 27 games. Leivo would soon see his time in Toronto end, as the sharp-shooting winger would be traded to the Vancouver Canucks for Michael Carcone last December.

In 49 games with the Canucks to close out the 2018-19 season, Leivo would score 18 points, 10 of which were goals.

Leivo, now 26, is set to start next season with the Canucks.

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