Quoting: arafay
Hmm, most reports I’ve read had him as having his defensive game down pat, but his offensive game hasn’t been able to translate yet, just like Vesalainen. Fair enough though, if he doesn’t have that kind of offensive potential, the jets probably don’t make the move.
McLeod's defense
IS his strength. (what did I say?).
Defense, face-offs and forchecking...points aren't really expected.
A successful shift for that line is winning a faceoff in defensive zone, dumping it and keeping in opponents end for 40 seconds.
The two young guys that are righty shots that could be offensive options are Tyce Thompson and Graeme Clarke. Both are hurt now. Tyce is more of a center skillset, can carry the puck, more playmaking ability. Needs to bulk up a bit. Clarke is a shooter from in close....but is freaking always hurt. (also, both are NHL brothers in families that use last names as first names...which is fun).
The closest young guy to McLeod is Nate Schnarr. Big, skilled, but had been a little slow. Skating has improved this year in Utica.
(Only suggesting prospects because that's really all we got)