John Klingberg Scouting Report

To start the season Klingberg was being used as a third pairing 'D' ,at even strength, and quarterbacking the first PP unit.
Injuries have been piling up for the Leafs blue line. Klingberg is being asked to match-up against top six / middle six forwards. His impact, on the Leafs first PP unit, has provided mixed results.. He's seeing more time on the second unit now, as Morgan Rielly takes over his previous role as the QB on PP#1.
The team needs more out of Klingberg in all three zones. He's competing. There's no issue with his work ethic. His execution, with the puck, offensively has room to go to another level. More importantly, his detail defensively is being tested. Monitor his ability to keep opponents to the outside in his zone, close gaps to kill plays, and battle physically / make life harder on his opponent.
With all the moving parts on the Leafs blue line, Klingberg is averaging 20:59 TOI - 17:22 ES - 3:36 PP
10GP - 0G-5A - 8 PIMS (-3) - 10 hits - 12 shot blocks