Veteran defenseman Nick Leddy, who was placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks in January, is now a key player in the team's defense as they aim for their first playoff appearance in seven years. Leddy led all Sharks skaters with 22:32 in ice time during their 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues. Despite not playing in an NHL game for over eight weeks, Leddy is expected to dress for his seventh consecutive game against the Anaheim Ducks. Despite being placed with the Blues in a salary cap move in July, Ledd was picked up by the Sharks and is now in the final year of a four-year, $16 million contract.