Jeff Marek expects the Tavares extension to get done: Leafs Morning Take

Jeff Marek expects the Tavares extension to get done: Leafs Morning Take

As expected, business has been picking up across the NHL over the past fews. That being said, things remain very quiet on the Leafs front. Over time, that will change, but right now, there’s not much going on. Obviously, there’s a lot cooking behind the scenes —that’s for sure. That’s where the conversation started on … Read more

Nick Kypreos sees Matt Duchene’s $4.5 million AAV as ballpark for John Tavares deal

Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of big picture decisions to make this summer as they retool their top-six. One million-dollar question for the team right now: how much is pending UFA John Tavares worth? The homegrown centre is still consistently producing as he’s done his whole career, but at 34 … Read more

Andi Petrillo on Leafs Chaos, Culture Shifts & the Tavares Question: Leafs Morning Take

Andi Petrillo on Leafs Chaos, Culture Shifts & the Tavares Question: Leafs Morning Take

Dear Oilers Nation, Leafs Nation can relate. But honestly, we know how you feel. Sadly, we’re all too familiar with that type of performance from the Florida Panthers, especially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Talk about PTSD. We kicked off the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take by dissecting Game 3 of the Stanley Cup … Read more

The Leafs need to play hardball with John Tavares: Leafs Morning Take

In many ways, it feels like the calm before the storm for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Brad Treliving and company are expected to be very busy over the course of the next month, but right now, all’s quiet on the western front. We kicked off the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing Season … Read more

John Tavares, Craig Berube offer condolences to Jets’ Mark Scheifele following loss of father

The game of hockey gets the most out of people’s emotions, for better or for worse, but every so often, we’re hit with the stark reminder that hockey is just that – a game. The Winnipeg Jets were reminded of this on Saturday morning, when it was revealed by the team that the father of … Read more

John Tavares cleared by concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 vs. Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares said he was cleared by the concussion spotter to re-enter Game 4 after taking a hit to the head from Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub. Tavares missed a few shifts during overtime, but returned to the game. Here is the play in question: alright, standard set pic.twitter.com/xRKrSqtnHA — Omar … Read more

Craig Berube praises John Tavares’ leadership after adding another goal vs. Panthers

Craig Berube praises John Tavares’ leadership after adding another goal vs. Panthers

As the Toronto Maple Leafs took down the division rival Florida Panthers Wednesday night and clinched a playoff berth, veteran John Tavares added another goal to his impressive tally this season. After Florida opened the scoring early in the second, Tavares scored the tying goal halfway through the period, re-directing William Nylander’s fake shot pass … Read more

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares named NHL’s second star for March

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares named NHL’s second star for March

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was named the NHL’s Second Star for March. Tavares finished ahead of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and behind Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel. Jack Eichel, John Tavares and Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of March presented by GEICO.#NHLStats: https://t.co/VIARokLrCk … Read more

Setting the bar for Laughton, Tavares in the right role, and the identity crisis: Leaflets

Setting the bar for Laughton, Tavares in the right role, and the identity crisis: Leaflets Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images By Jon Steitzer 2 minutes ago Comments Editorials Setting the bar for Laughton, Tavares in the right role, and the identity crisis: Leaflets Too early for Marner drama, plea for simplicity, and purposeful lines: Leaflets Stay … Read more

John Tavares jokingly credits teammates for making him look good after reaching 1100-point milestone

John Tavares jokingly credits teammates for making him look good after reaching 1100-point milestone

John Tavares jokingly credits teammates for making him look good after reaching 1100-point milestone Photo credit: © Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports By Alex Hobson in 4 minutes Comments News Knee Jerk Reaction: Maple Leafs win third straight with milestone game in Manhattan Auston Matthews commends Maple Leafs’ ‘gritty’ win vs. surging Avalanche Maple Leafs rave about … Read more