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Hurricanes Expected to Sign Michael McLeod After Acquittal, Per Reports

League timeline permits contract registration Oct. 15, with game eligibility beginning Dec. 1.

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Overview

  • David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports Carolina is expected to add free agent center Michael McLeod this season, while WRAL says the team is exploring the move.
  • WRAL reports the Hurricanes considered goaltender Carter Hart, and a local radio host says Hart is not interested in joining Carolina.
  • The NHL set phased return dates for the five acquitted players: contracts can be registered Oct. 15, team conditioning can begin Nov. 15, and games can start Dec. 1.
  • McLeod, a former No. 12 pick who last played in the KHL, has been out of the NHL since January 2024 following charges that led to his leave before his July 2025 acquittal.
  • Local coverage cites strong social-media backlash over a potential signing and raises roster-fit questions given Carolina’s depth at center with Sebastian Aho, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jordan Staal.