Michael McLeod (born February 3, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL). McLeod was selected by the Devils with the 12th pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Michael McLeod | |||
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![]() McLeod with the Mississauga Steelheads in 2016 | |||
Born |
(1998-02-03) February 3, 1998 (age 24) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team | New Jersey Devils | ||
NHL Draft |
12th overall, 2016 New Jersey Devils | ||
Playing career | 2018–present |
McLeod played minor hockey with the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. In 2014, he led his team to capture the OHL Cup and was awarded the Tim Adams Memorial Trophy as the OHL Cup's most valuable player.[1]
McLeod was drafted by the Mississauga Steelheads in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 2014 OHL Priority Selection, and has played with the Steelheads since the 2014–15 OHL season.[2]
On October 7, 2016, the Devils signed McLeod to a three-year entry-level contract.[3] In a preseason game on September 25, 2017, McLeod tore his meniscus in his left knee and required arthroscopic surgery. When he was activated from injured reserve he was reassigned to the Mississauga Steelheads.[4]
On April 3, 2018, McLeod was assigned to the Binghamton Devils of the American Hockey League following the conclusion of his OHL career.[5] McLeod was recalled for the first time by the Devils on November 29, following Jean-Sébastien Dea being picked up on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins.[6] He made his NHL debut the following night in a 6–3 loss to the Washington Capitals,[7] and was sent back to the Binghamton Devils the following day.[8]
He is the older brother of Ryan McLeod, who is a member of the Edmonton Oilers organization after being drafted by them in the 2018 Entry Draft 40th overall.[9] His other brother, Matt McLeod, played for Canisius College.[10] He is close friends with former Steelheads and current Devils teammate Nathan Bastian.[11]
McLeod was a member of Team Canada in the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[12]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2013–14 | Toronto Marlboros | GTHL | 33 | 21 | 36 | 57 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 24 | ||
2014–15 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 63 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 57 | 21 | 40 | 61 | 71 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | ||
2016–17 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 57 | 27 | 46 | 73 | 49 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 19 | ||
2017–18 | Mississauga Steelheads | OHL | 38 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 11 | ||
2017–18 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 55 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 47 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 52 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 77 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 162 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 111 | — | — | — | — | — |
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | ||
![]() | 2015 Břeclav/Bratislava | |
IIHF World U20 Championship | ||
![]() | 2017 Canada | |
![]() | 2018 USA |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2014 | Canada Red | U17 | 6th | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
2015 | Canada | IH18 | ![]() |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
2016 | Canada | U18 | 4th | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
2017 | Canada | WJC | ![]() |
7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
2018 | Canada | WJC | ![]() |
7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 30 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
Honours | Year | |
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OHL Cup Most Valuable Player | 2014 | [13] |
Devils 2016 first round (12th overall) pick, Michael McLeod made his NHL debut against the Washington Capitals. McLeod, wearing no. 41, centered the fourth line with Brian Boyle and Miles Wood on his wings.
One day after making his NHL debut, Michael McLeod went back down to the Binghamton Devils in the AHL.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | New Jersey Devils first round draft pick 2016 |
Succeeded by |