Devils grant Michael McLeod, Cal Foote leaves of absence

The New Jersey Devils have granted forward Michael McLeod and defenseman Cal Foote indefinite leaves of absence, the team announced Wednesday.

The club didn't comment further on the matter. Neither player joined the team for practice on Wednesday morning.

McLeod has amassed 19 points in 45 games this season while averaging just over 15 minutes of ice time per contest. He was selected by the Devils 12th overall at the 2016 NHL Draft.

Foote, meanwhile, has appeared in four games with New Jersey this campaign. He signed a one-year deal with the Devils this past offseason after the Nashville Predators opted not to tender him a qualifying offer.

The Devils currently sit in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division with a 24-18-3 record.