John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs, Tavares Consider Clever Deal to Combat Cap Issue
The Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares are working on a contract extension and a deferred compensation deal is on the table.
John Tavares has started strong for the Maple Leafs. Will he stay in Toronto?
Leafs management and John Tavares’ agent Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey have engaged in a series of discussions throughout the fall, say sources.
John Tavares Wants Extension With Maple Leafs
Despite plenty of talk and speculation of big change last offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear ready to move forward without any noticeable differences. Discussions have already sprouted that superstar forward Mitch Marner is earning a contract extension,
Maple Leafs Discussing Rare Extension with $77 Million Forward: Report
Tavares, 33, is in the final season of his seven-year, $77 million deal. Despite his age, the former Leafs captain is enjoying a productive season without experiencing any regression, with nine goals and 11 assists in 21 games. He’s on pace for 35 goals and 77 points.
Report: John Tavares wants to remain with Maple Leafs, both parties involved in ongoing discussions
John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly been in ongoing talks about an extension but are not close to putting pen to paper. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston provided an update on where things stand for the two parties through the first two months of the regular season and the factors at play that will lead to this deal getting done.
"Deal done in a heartbeat": Legendary NHL HC makes his feelings known about John Tavares' contract talk with Maple Leafs
Bruce Boudreau, a respected NHL coach, recently discussed John Tavares' contract situation on the Nov. 29 episode of the "1st Up" podcast.
Insider: Tavares Deal with Maple Leafs’ Hinges on Bottom-Line AAV
TSN’s Darren Dreger was a guest on First Up Friday and was asked about the report that the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward John Tavares are working on an extension.

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Report: Maple Leafs And John Tavares' Agent Have Engaged In Contract Extension Talks, Is A Deferred Money Deal The Best Course Of Action?
Johnston labels Claude Giroux and Anze Kopitar, two players similar in age, as compatible for Tavares. Ottawa signed Giroux ...
Leafs hold off Lightning's late charge
Chris Tanev had a goal and an assist as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a four-goal lead and held on to beat ...