In a move that isn’t that surprising, Ryan McLeod has filed for salary arbitration against the Edmonton Oilers. The young centerman who has played his whole young career with the Oilers is looking to secure a bigger paycheck after taking a small payment last season.
McLeod, who was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, was a standout player for the team last season. He played in 57 games, scoring 11 goals and registering 12 assists, while also posting a plus-minus rating of plus-four. Despite his solid play, McLeod only made $798,000 last season, which is well below what many other comparable players are making and was a decrease from his rookie deal.