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McLeod’s Speed Separates Him from the Rest

ColoradoAvalanche.com is profiling draft-eligible prospects leading up to the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo on June 24-25. Michael McLeod is the No. 13-ranked North American skater in the NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings. The Avalanche has the 10th overall selection at the draft.

Michael McLeod recently completed his second season with the Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL, and not only did he improve his stats, but his speed as well.

The 18-year-old was able to showcase his talent in Vancouver in January at the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Pacific Coliseum, where he finished first among 36 skaters in transition agility (12.