ToneDog
56 years and counting. #FireTheShanaClan!
If the reported asks are correct, they could easily afford to add both McQuaid and Jensen without giving up any significant assets so no need to play McQuaid in the top 4 at all. Also with two added RD no argument for keeping Gards as a third pairing guy.
Rielly Jensen
Muzzin Zaitsev
Dermott Hainsey
Oz (if he isn't moved in McQuaid deal)
This gives Zaitsev the best opportunity to succeed in a top 4 role that he has had since coming to the club, to either establish his place, or enhance his value in a trade. It cuts Hainsey down to comfortable minutes and conserves the big assets for next year if they want to trade for an impact player.
SeaofBlue brought up a good point that the money needs to be similar. McQuaid is making 2.75 so Leafs may not want/be able to add his cap hit.