Yes from the Devils. Mcleod is constantly injured and it's hurt his development.

That’s a hard no from Columbus. We’d rather keep Texier who’s a natural center vs getting a wing....

And has proven he can play in this league.

Taking on the neal contract would basically require Neal + a mid-to-late 1st for future considerations. I dont think it make sense to look at the deal as if you have an opportunity to get rid of mikey mcleod. Hes about as cheap as you can get, and looks like he will be a full-time NHLer at some point. Theres no reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater just because he isnt a top 6 player at 22 years old.

Texier isn't really a prospect anymore... he's actually good in the NHL...

I mean Pulju has over 100 NHL games more than Texier does, and he's only a year older than Texier is. I'd say both qualify as prospects by this point.

Also it's going to be interesting to see what happens in Liiga, as both are playing there the next year. Texier has been loanded to KalPa Kuopio I think.

Pulju isn't in the NHL, Tex made CBJ last year, and is only playing in Liiga until the NHL season starts, Pulju will likely play in Liiga for the entire year again

Probably, but it's not a question about level - especially if Puljujärvi proves to be better than Texier in Liiga, which tbh I'm expecting to happen. The only difference is their contract status.