{"playerId":1327,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":230,"percentOwned":0.4,"playerRaterSEASON":-2.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Leino is dealing with a lung issue, WGR 550 reports. \"He had some issues with his lung yes that he's dealing with and he's actually a lot better, he's doing well right now,\" coach Ron Rolston noted of Leino on Thursday.","spin":"In any case, Leino won't play Friday against the Islanders as the Sabres close out their season. Leino finishes an injury-riddled campaign with six points in just eight games.","date":"Thu Apr 25"},"fullName":"Ville Leino","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Leino is a great playmaker capable of a 40-assist season but managed a paltry 17 assists and 25 points for the Buffalo Sabres after signing a six-year contract before last season. Leino wasn't used in the best situations for his skill last season, playing much of it on a line with fellow playmaker Derek Roy. They could pass the puck back and forth with ease but needed someone to finish the plays. Unfortunately, the best sniper on the Sabres is Thomas Vanek, and that's a lofty line assignment for someone who only had 25 points last year. Leino would have to end up in the right situation (centering Vanek and Jason Pominville) to earn back his fantasy stripes this coming season. But the Sabres have too many forwards vying for roles for him to likely earn such a beneficial place on the depth chart.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Tue Sep 11"},"positionRank":102}