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' John Tavares: Buries goal in win
Tavares has two goals and five assists over his last six games. The 34-year-old center helped carry the load while Auston Matthews was out with an upper-body injury. Playing in a top-six role with power-play time, Tavares has generated 10 goals, 11 assists, 77 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-6 rating over 22 contests this season.
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 to a three-year contract with an annual average value of $6.5 million in July 2022. The LA Kings extended Kopitar with a two-year, $14 million contract (with a $7 million AAV) this past July.
The Toronto Maple Leafs should not re-sign John Tavares right now
The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumoured to be in contract talks with their former captain. John Tavares is in the last year of the seven year deal he signed with
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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3 Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 5-3 Victory Over the Lightning
In Auston Matthews’ much-anticipated return to the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs secured a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay ...
Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3
Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
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Matthews, Knies return, help Maple Leafs hold off Lightning
TAMPA – Auston Matthews had two assists in his return from injury for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-3 win against the Tampa ...