Trade Ideas + When is the Maple Leafs Window to Compete?

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, David Morassutti and Jake Middleton discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs recent games and news. They discuss Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, which defenceman will be the odd man out once Morgan Rielly returns, the trade market, players the Leafs might pursue, Kevin Shattenkirk, the Leafs window to compete, the idea of signing T.J. Oshie in the offseason and more. Here’s a rundown of what was discussed on the podcast: – We briefly share our thoughts on the Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Stars, as well as which defenceman will be the odd man out once Rielly returns. (1:26) – We discuss the trade market, or lack thereof, and go through a few names the Leafs could pursue. (3:42) – If Toronto should consider adding a veteran like Jarome Iginla and what the value of acquiring a veteran could be. (17:33) – Signing Shattenkirk in the offseason and when the Leafs window to compete is. (20:42) - The idea of pursuing Oshie in the offseason. (27:30) – We try to project which teams might become "sellers" over the next few weeks. (35:43) * * * You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.