Nick Leddy Threats Investigated by FBI: Latest Details and Comments

The FBI is investigating recent threats made on Twitter toward New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy, according to a report from The Associated Press, via ESPN.com. 

Yahoo Sports' Greg Wyshynski provided a more in-depth look at some of the messages sent Leddy's way from the now-suspended Twitter account, including some inside information:

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According to a source, Leddy had been getting harassing messages for several months. The woman pictured in the images isn't romantically involved with Leddy, and yet the Twitter stalker found her name and information to create a fake account based from an Instagram photo.

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TSN's Gino Reda outlined additional specifics regarding Leddy's unfortunate situation:

Even though New York is on the precipice of just its second trip to the playoffs in the past seven years, the chief concern in this instance is that Leddy and his family are intact. With league security and the FBI on the case, there is an evident priority being placed on the disturbing threats.

Entering Wednesday's NHL action, Leddy has 10 goals and 19 assists on the season for the resurgent Islanders, who are fourth in the Eastern Conference standings with 93 points.