Player charged in the World Juniors scandal signs a new contract
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A player that was charged in the 2018 World Juniors scandal has just signed a new contract.
Former first-round pick of the New Jersey Devils, Michael McLeod has just signed a new contract despite his involvement in the 2018 team Canada World Juniors scandal.
Michael McLeod was one of 5 players that were involved and charged in a assault during the 2018 World Juniors. The other players were Cal Foote, Dillion Dube, Carter Hart, and Alex Formenton.
It was just announced that Michael McLeod has signed a contract with the Barys Astana in the KHL.
Michael McLeod has signed a one-year contract with Barys Astana (KHL).
McLeod, along with 4 other members of the 2018 Canadian WJC team, were charged by the London Police Service, following allegations for an incident during a Hockey Canada event in summer 2018.
McLeod was charged with 2 counts of ***** ******, pending trial (which will likely happen in 2025).
McLeod, along with 4 other members of the 2018 Canadian WJC team, were charged by the London Police Service, following allegations for an incident during a Hockey Canada event in summer 2018.
McLeod was charged with 2 counts of ***** ******, pending trial (which will likely happen in 2025).
Note: the 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.
"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.
Do you think any of these players will ever play in the NHL again?
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2 AOUT | 66 ANSWERS Player charged in the World Juniors scandal signs a new contract Do you think any of the players involved in the World Juniors scandal will ever play in the NHL again? | ||
| Yes | 18 | 27.3 % |
| No | 40 | 60.6 % |
| No reason they should | 8 | 12.1 % |
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