Disgraced Hockey Canada player officially leaves the NHL
Michael McLeod, the former New Jersey Devil and disgraced Hockey Canada player has signed a one-year deal with Barys Astana of the KHL.
McLeod is part of the five Hockey Canada players that are involved with the assault case that allegedly occurred in June 2018. Numerous players took long term leaves from their organizations which included McLeod from the New Jersey Devils.
With the case ongoing, McLeod was not offered a qualifying offer from the Devils which made him a free agent which allowed him to sign With KHL.
Barys spoke out about the signing and was happy to have him with his organization.
«We are happy to fill the deficit position with a player of such level. [McLeod] has played quite successfully for the New Jersey Devils over the last four seasons, bringing benefits on both sides of the ice, and he was among the NHL leaders in faceoffs won. Anticipating questions about the proceedings with his participation in Canada, we would like to say that Michael did not admit guilt and will defend his interests in court. In the future, we would like to refrain from commenting. Now, first of all, we consider [McLeod] as the first center, who is capable of becoming not only the leader of Barys, but also one of the most recognizable players in the entire KHL.»
McLeod is the second player to officially sign with another team overseas since surrendering to police.
Source: NJHOCKEYNOW.com
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