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Podcast: John Tavares criticism, J.A. Happ and Kawhi Leonard trade rumours

By David Morassutti

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders reacts in the third period against the Florida Panthers during their game at Barclays Center on March 26, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders reacts in the third period against the Florida Panthers during their game at Barclays Center on March 26, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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The latest episode of the Tip of the Tower podcast looks at the backlash towards John Tavares signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with the J.A. Happ and Kawhi Leonard trade rumours.

In the latest episode of the Tip of the Tower Podcast, David Morassutti and Austin Owens look at the recent comments from WFan in New York about John Tavares signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

They also discuss what the Toronto Blue Jays should do with J.A. Happ at the trade deadline and whether the Toronto Raptors can actually land Kawhi Leonard.

Here’s a recap of this edition of the Podcast:

While most Leafs fans were happy to see Tavares choose to sign with his hometown team, it also brought out some backlash from New York Islanders fans and media members.

  • David and Austin listen back to the clip by Evan Roberts form WFan where he has a strong take on the Tavares situation.
  • Austin has a message for Islanders fans providing some hope for the future.
  • Looking back at how this move compares to other sports i.e. LeBron James leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.
  • David discusses the nonsense about the Leafs having a salary cap issue which general manager Kyle Dubas provides a logical response.
  • Austin brings up players that can make a push for a job on the Leafs blueline which prompts some pushback from David and a long debate.

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The podcast moves on to the Blue Jays and why getting the most out of J.A. Happ should be the top priority.

  • Managment should be prioritizing quality over quantity in any deal with the Francisco Liriano trade from last season as the reason why.
  • How the potential of big names like Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard being available will probably impact the team’s plans.
  • Which teams are the frontrunners for Happ? David provides four options but two should be seen as serious contenders for his services.
  • David and Austin look at some prospects who have been making an impact in the minors and how they make for an interesting future for the team.

To conclude the episode, David brings up the latest rumour surrounding the Raptors interest in Kawhi Leonard.

  • How the report from the Washington Post linking the Raptors and Leonard is creating a frenzy.
  • Odds Shark has Toronto as even odds to land the biggest player potentially on the market.
  • What would Masai Ujiri have to include to get a trade done?
  • How does a potential trade impact the team down the road? Who should or shouldn’t be included in a deal?

Next: Raptors have no chance of competing for Kawhi Leonard

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