2018 Draft: 2nd Pick: Ryan McLeod (F) - Recalled to taxi squad 4/18/21

[Aerchon]

If we do bring him up from the taxi squad (seems likely) I hope coaching and fans give him some leash. Just assume the rookie will have some bad games. We have some runway to play with ideas like that. I'd McLeod hits his stride he could be a great asset for a playoff run

I think rookies tend to get a healthy amount of understanding that they will make mistakes for most fans.

What I am concerned about is that he will get the Benson or Bouchard treatment from the coaches. Not put into a position to succeed and not played despite solid showings.

We have had a few guys get big pushes despite meh play, Yamamoto for example prior to ĺast year, and others get a very short leash from the coaching staff with very little rhyme or reason.

The last two games have given me a bit of hope for our playoff chances but bringing in a guy, like we did Yamamoto last year, who can really improve the team would push us that much closer to cup contention.

I'd be trying even a guy like Marody prior to the playoffs to try to improve our depth scoring.

 

[WaitingForUser]

I think rookies tend to get a healthy amount of understanding that they will make mistakes for most fans.

What I am concerned about is that he will get the Benson or Bouchard treatment from the coaches. Not put into a position to succeed and not played despite solid showings.

We have had a few guys get big pushes despite meh play, Yamamoto for example prior to ĺast year, and others get a very short leash from the coaching staff with very little rhyme or reason.

The last two games have given me a bit of hope for our playoff chances but bringing in a guy, like we did Yamamoto last year, who can really improve the team would push us that much closer to cup contention.

I'd be trying even a guy like Marody prior to the playoffs to try to improve our depth scoring.

The problem is we have already used 2 of 4 allowable call ups from now to the end of the season. We can’t just keep calling up guys unfortunately. MCLeod plays C hence why he was called up.

 

[Mr Positive]

The problem is we have already used 2 of 4 allowable call ups from now to the end of the season. We can’t just keep calling up guys unfortunately. MCLeod plays C hence why he was called up.

And wasn't it before the Khaira injury, making it even more important?

 

[LTIR]

The problem is we have already used 2 of 4 allowable call ups from now to the end of the season. We can’t just keep calling up guys unfortunately. MCLeod plays C hence why he was called up.

Who have we used? Nygard has been the only one so far I think.

 

[WaitingForUser]

Who have we used? Nygard has been the only one so far I think.

Nygard and McLeod. That’s 2 only 2 left.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

Nygard and McLeod. That’s 2 only 2 left.

I still hope that Benson can get a few games in

 

[WaitingForUser]

I still hope that Benson can get a few games in

Come to think of it we need to leave 1 open to call Bouchard up if one of the RD goes down so really we only have 1.

 

[McFlyingV]

I still hope that Benson can get a few games in

Benson would be my next choice. He's the most likely player in Bake to be able to contribute in the NHL this year.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

So when might McLeod get to play with Edmonton finally?

 

[McTonyBrar]

So when might McLeod get to play with Edmonton finally?

NExt week

 

[LTIR]

Nygard and McLeod. That’s 2 only 2 left.

I don't think McLeod call up to taxi squad counts as one.
It's only from Taxi/AHL to active squad. So far it's just Nygard.

 

[LTIR]

So when might McLeod get to play with Edmonton finally?

Next wednesday vs Jets the soonest but probably the game after.

 

[McTonyBrar]

I don't think McLeod call up to taxi squad counts as one.
It's only from Taxi/AHL to active squad. So far it's just Nygard.

I'm pretty sure the McLeod recall counted. Tony Brar tweeted that it counted

 

[McTonyBrar]

Sounds like McLeod will at least get 1 game next week. He practices with the team on Sunday

 

[CycloneSweep]

I don't think McLeod call up to taxi squad counts as one.
It's only from Taxi/AHL to active squad. So far it's just Nygard.

It may not have officially counted yet but they aren't calling him up to just chill on the taxi squad

 

[GrinningBuddha]

Sounds like McLeod will at least get 1 game next week. He practices with the team on Sunday

I expect to see him Wednesday. Tippett (IIRC) said he wanted McLeod to get a couple practices in before seeing game action. If he fares well, he could play the following night as well. That said, they may want to ease him in against a bad Calgary team.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Solid 1st period for Ryan. Took a big hit but thankfully got right back up and drew a penalty.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

2 periods in and I’m liking what he’s shown soo far. Very competitive, gaining good offensive zone time and the line looks dangerous

 

[ujju2]

2 periods in and I’m liking what he’s shown soo far. Very competitive, gaining good offensive zone time and the line looks dangerous

2 periods?

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

2 periods?

He's from the future.