What does this mean? It means that McLeod will be playing another year of junior hockey for the Mississauga Steelheads in the OHL. This is a good thing for the 12th overall pick in this year’s NHL draft.
McLeod impressed in both development camp and the preseason, scoring a goal while appearing in two games. Devils management and coaching staff think he needs an extra year to develop, and this is as-expected since McLeod is just 18 years old. It’s smart too, the Devils don’t need him right away, so there’s no reason to rush his development as a pro player.