Vegas Golden Knights First Half Report Cards: Forwards

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LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 23: Brendan Leipsic #13 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the game at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Here’s when the grades start getting tough. I think Brendan Leipsic is a nice little player on the Golden Knights squad. Gallant likes to use him, and he gives it his all 100%. The only problem is the production.

Leipsic frankly hasn’t done very well finding the back of the net. He’s able to create plays with linemates Cody Eakin and Alex Tuch, but he hasn’t been able to finish them himself. He’s fun to watch, yet he’s also the most frustrating player on the Golden Knights.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba native only has one goal with 11 assists and 12 points in 33 games played. We have to keep in mind that this is his first full year at the NHL level. Perhaps we may finally see him bust out in the second half.

Leipsic has shown a rare ability to keep moving forward when things aren’t going his way. He gives an honest effort every night, but the production isn’t there enough on a consistent basis. This is without a doubt the hardest grade to give a player on the entire roster.

Grade: C-

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