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New Jersey Devils probably won't give Michael McLeod a second chance

Michael McLeod was acquitted of sexual charges, but a reunion between him and the New Jersey Devils is likely off the table.

Michael McLeod (left) shortly before entering court to hear the verdict | Cole Burston/GettyImages

Former New Jersey Devils players Michael McLeod and Cal Foote were recently acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 afte a Hockey Canada event. Three other former Team Canada members were also acquitted.

McLeod and Foote both took "leave of absences" from the New Jersey Devils in January 2024 because they were required to surrender themselves to the London Police Service due to the pending charges.