Wild Offseason scenerio

Can't see the Devils trading McLeod. They need him at 4C more than they need an extra winger.

Duhaime isnt getting 1M, also we will probably end up resigning Shaw for around league minimum too, and he is cheaper than McLeod, you probably want more cap room for a 21 man roster, and I doubt Ohgren is NHL ready this year, Beckman makes much more sense in that spot, also JEEK would center Boldy-Jojo, the only reason Gaudreau did was because JEEK was injured

Spurgeon isn't waiving. Spurgeon is better than that guy.

Man I would love Spurgeon, but I rather keep Ekholm as he fits nicely with the oilers. If Spurgeon didn’t make so much, I would entertain an offer, but we can’t afford his contract long term.

Unless the RFA negotiations become unrealistic, he's a high quality 4C, who may still have upside. Excellent skater, with size, who provides elite face off skills and solid PK ability. That's hard to beat in for a 4C on a reasonable deal.