Michael McLeod, along with Formenton and three other former members of Canada’s world junior team, has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident in London in 2018. All five players, including McLeod, plan to defend themselves against the allegations and have opted for a jury trial.

Michael McLeod has been released from his contract with Barys Astana after a brief stint with the KHL club. His departure follows the termination of contracts for two other players, and the decision was made at the club's initiative, with compensation provided to him.

Michael McLeod has been released from his KHL contract with Barys Astana after facing sexual assault charges alongside former NHL players. At 26 years old, he was let go by the Devils following the 2023-24 season due to these serious allegations. McLeod signed with Barys Astana in August, but his tenure lasted less than three months. He is now a free agent, although NHL teams are unlikely to sign him given the nature of the ongoing lawsuit. During his time in the NHL, he played 287 games for the Devils and recorded 85 points.

Michael McLeod is among the players cut by Barys Astana, following a stint with the New Jersey Devils. His release adds to the list of former NHL players who have been let go from the KHL team.

Michael McLeod, formerly of the New Jersey Devils, is facing charges related to an alleged sexual assault at a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018. He has been granted permission to miss pretrial arguments to focus on finding work to cover his legal expenses. Currently, McLeod is playing for Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), alongside former teammates Will Butcher and Chase De Leo.