Michael McLeod C FA Thu 3/11/21 7:49 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was promoted to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Islanders, per CBS.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod has suited up in 21 of 22 games this season, providing three goals, an assist and 33 hits. The 2016 first-round pick (12th overall) is slated to center the fourth line Thursday.
Michael McLeod C FA Wed 3/10/21 1:03 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was returned to the Devils' taxi squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This is likely just a paper move, so look for McLeod to return to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Michael McLeod C FA Tue 3/9/21 8:34 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod suited up for Tuesday's game versus the Capitals. The No. 12 pick in 2016, McLeod typically skates in the bottom six, and he's provided three goals and 30 hits through 20 games this year.
Michael McLeod C FA Mon 3/8/21 10:55 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod has been in the lineup for New Jersey in all but one game this season. Expect him to be recalled for Tuesday's tilt with the Capitals.
Michael McLeod C FA Sun 3/7/21 11:27 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was promoted from the taxi squad for Sunday's game against Boston, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod has appeared in all but one game for the Devils this season. He's tallied four points and 30 hits through 20 games.
Michael McLeod C FA Fri 3/5/21 12:35 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was assigned to New Jersey's taxi squad Friday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod has appeared in all 19 of the Devils' games this season, so this may just be a paper move. The 23-year-old pivot has picked up three goals and four points this campaign.
Michael McLeod C FA Fri 3/5/21 9:36 AM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod had seven PIM and two hits in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
McLeod has drawn the Rangers' ire on multiple occasions this season, having already fought Chris Kreider last month after a hit on Mika Zibanejad. This time, he delivered what looked like a hit from behind on Brendan Smith, and Smith promptly dropped the gloves with McLeod upon getting up. McLeod later took the legs out from Igor Shesterkin while skating through the Rangers' crease, earning a goaltender interference penalty. Minutes later, Shesterkin suffered a non-contact lower-body injury, though it's not clear if the two incidents were related. McLeod's utility in the fantasy realm is limited, but he's turning into a reliable source of PIM against the Rangers, with 14 of his 16 PIM this season coming in the three games against the Blueshirts.
Michael McLeod C FA Sat 2/13/21 5:45 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was activated from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Saturday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Devils have 13 players remaining in the league's virus protocol. They're tentatively scheduled to return Tuesday against the Rangers. McLeod will be in the lineup if that game takes place. The 23-year-old recorded four points over four games leading up to his placement in protocol.
Michael McLeod C FA Mon 2/1/21 5:13 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Devils now have 10 players in COVID-19 protocol, including McLeod. The Devils have had their next three games postponed, so the earliest that they'll return to action is Feb. 9 against the Penguins.
Michael McLeod C FA Sun 1/31/21 8:16 PM
Michael McLeod
C FA
McLeod scored two goals including the game-winner during Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old scored his first NHL goal just three games ago, but the 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft wasted little time in tripling his career total, firing home his first of the afternoon just 20 seconds after the puck dropped and then adding the eventual GWG midway through the third. The Devils' third line of McLeod, Miles Wood and Nathan Bastien accounted for four goals and six points in total, and the trio's chemistry has led McLeod to four points (three goals and a helper) in those last four games.