One Member of the 2018 Team Canada Scandal will return to professional hockey

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Hunter Bowman
August 2, 2024 (8:19 PM)

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One of the five members involved in the 2018 World Junior Team Canada scandal official signs with an organization.

Former NHL first round pick by the New Jersey Devils, and member of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors team has found a new home.

26-year old forward, Michael was selected 12th overall in the 2016 Entry Draft, but the Devils and is now taking his career to Russia, to play in the KHL with the Barys Astana.

The Barys Astana reveals how happy they were to McLeod apart if their organization for the 2024-25 season, as he will be the teams first line centerman.

Following quote is translated from Russian:

"We are happy to fill the deficit position with a player of such level. MacLeod 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 MacLeod 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." Bolyakin said.

McLeod was one of the five involved in the 2018 Team Canada scandal and was under investigation in London Ontario.

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One of five disgraced members of 2018 Team Canada team signs a new contract

Source: Bladeofsteel
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