Ryan McLeod

Ryan McLeod

25-Year-Old CenterC
Buffalo Sabres
2024 Fantasy Outlook
McLeod set career highs in 2023-24 with 12 goals and 30 points in 81 regular-season contests with Edmonton. He's developed into a solid bottom-six forward, but Edmonton's tight cap situation led to the Oilers trading him and the final year of his two-year, $4.2 million contract to Buffalo over the summer. McLeod is likely to serve as the Sabres' third-line center and might occasionally appear on the second power-play unit. It's not a glamorous role, but the 24-year-old (25 on Sept. 21) should do well in it while providing 30-40 points. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract with the Oilers in August of 2023.
Expected to play
CBuffalo Sabres
December 20, 2024
McLeod (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
ANALYSIS
McLeod was considered a game-time decision, but it looks like he'll center the fourth line in this contest. He has not missed a game this year, racking up 15 points over 32 appearances. Nicolas Aube-Kubel is expected to serve as a healthy scratch.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:38
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:08
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:18
 
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Short-Handed
2022–23
14:11
0:56
1:38
2023–24
14:15
0:32
1:14
2024–25
15:38
0:08
2:18
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
McLeod solidified his place as the Oilers' third-line center last season, though he also saw occasional opportunities in the top six. The 23-year-old had 23 points, 78 shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in 57 contests. He enters 2023-24 in line for a similar role, though with the Oilers' top-heavy offense, he may have a tough time producing much more than 40 points even if he takes a step forward on offense. He's likely to be limited to the second power-play unit, though he can also make an impact with his shorthanded play. There's enough upside to consider McLeod in deeper formats, but he's little more than a late-round dart throw.
McLeod was a real bright spot for the Oilers last season, posting nine goals and 21 points in 71 games despite playing the entire year at age 22. McLeod's greatest asset is his speed. He can wreak havoc on the forecheck and that helps him create scoring chances, even when playing in a bottom-six role. It's going to be difficult for McLeod to carve out fantasy value on an Edmonton team which relies so heavily on its top-two lines, but he's an ideal depth player given his youth and skill set.
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Questionable Friday
CBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
December 19, 2024
McLeod (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Toronto on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
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Dishes helper
CBuffalo Sabres
December 14, 2024
McLeod tallied an assist while logging 17:42 of ice time during Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.
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Two-point effort Monday
CBuffalo Sabres
December 10, 2024
McLeod dished two assists in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
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Scores in loss to Flyers
CBuffalo Sabres
November 17, 2024
McLeod scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.
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Two points in win
CBuffalo Sabres
November 15, 2024
McLeod deposited a goal on his only shot and added a helper Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.
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Set to be traded
CEdmonton Oilers
July 5, 2024
McLeod is expected to be traded from the Oilers to the Sabres, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
McLeod had 12 goals and 30 points in 81 regular-season outings with Edmonton in 2023-24. His departure would clear $2.1 million in cap space for the Oilers next season. After re-signing Adam Henrique and inking free agents Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, McLeod probably wouldn't have had more than a fourth-line role with Edmonton had he stayed. Buffalo might instead use him on the third line.
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