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Michael McLeod Signs Three-Year Deal With KHL’s Avangard Omsk

The move follows his acquittal with the NHL imposing a phased reinstatement that keeps him out of league games until December.

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Michael McLeod arrives at the London courthouse for the first day of his trial on charges of sexual assault. Photo taken on April 22, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)

Overview

  • Avangard Omsk and the KHL confirmed McLeod’s three-year contract on Thursday, returning the 27-year-old center to the club he played for last season.
  • Carolina’s reported interest in McLeod drew heavy fan pushback, and the Hurricanes ultimately did not proceed with a signing.
  • The NHL has set eligibility dates for the five acquitted players, permitting contracts no sooner than Oct. 15 and game action starting Dec. 1.
  • McLeod split 2024–25 between Omsk and Barys Astana, recording 19 points in 35 KHL regular-season games and eight points in nine playoff games.
  • Among the other 2018 Hockey Canada players, Alex Formenton signed with Ambrì-Piotta in Switzerland, while multiple reports link Carter Hart to Vegas and Dillon Dubé and Cal Foote remain unsigned.