7 Minute Wings: Griffins Are 17-1-0-1! Why Isn’t Leonard in Detroit Yet?

The Grand Rapids Griffins continue their unbelievable start, improving to 17-1-0-1 with a 4–1 win over the Cleveland Monsters — despite being outshot 32–23. Goalie Sebastian Cossa was outstanding again, but the story of the season remains one name:
John Leonard.
17 goals in 16 games.
AHL scoring leader.
Driving the Griffins' dominant run.
So here’s the big question:
Why isn’t Detroit giving him an NHL opportunity?
What more does Leonard have to do to earn a call-up? And is this finally the moment where the Red Wings need to reward production?
In this episode of 7 Minute Wings, we break down:
The Griffins’ incredible 17-1-0-1 record
John Leonard’s explosive scoring pace
How Detroit can benefit from giving Leonard a real NHL look
Cossa’s strength in the 4-1 win over Cleveland
Why the Red Wings may be hesitant — and why that needs to change
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