Tip of the Tower Podcast ft. Chris Johnston on Leafs outlook after bye week

David Morassutti, and Austin Owens are joined by Chris Johnston from Sportsnet to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs off their bye week. 

(00:00-3:30): David and Austin set up the interview with Johnston.  

(3:30-31:20) Interview with Johnston where they start off by discussing the article Johnston posted about the Leafs chances to compete for a Stanley Cup. David and Austin ask about Morgan Rielly's transition to a more assertive defenceman this season and what has led to that. Johnston offers up his thoughts on the Leafs trade deadline plan.

What does the future hold for Tyler Bozak, Leo Komarov and James van Riemsdyk? Johnston talks about the team's their free agents and whether any of them could be on the move at the trade deadline. 

(31:30-1:06:00) David and Austin continue the discussion they had with Johnston the recent rumours surrounding Oliver Ekman-Larsson, as well as Frederik Gauthier, Miro Aaltonen, Travis Dermott and Timothy Liljegren. 

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