James T. Leavins (born July 28, 1960) is a Canadian former professional

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player who played 41 games in the

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for the

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and

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during the 1985–86 and 1986–7 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1984 to 1995, was spent in various minor leagues. On July 29, 1986, the Detroit Red Wings traded Leavins to the

(along with Kelly Kisio,

Lane Lambert Lane Douglas Lambert (born November 18, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the head coach for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 25th overall in the second round of the 1983 ...

, and a fifth round draft choice), in exchange for goalie

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and two future draft picks. He was an all WCHA and all-American player at the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards and honours

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