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John Tavares Could Tempt a Contending Team at the Trade Deadline, Per Insider

John Tavares' role has been slimmed down on the Maple Leafs, and teams on the cusp of the playoffs might look to acquire him amid the final year of his contract.

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares Gets Roasted for Openly Promoting a Strange and Mysterious Amulet

John Tavares has reportedly joined forces with Hollywood actor Russell Brand, promoting a mysterious amulet that blocks WiFi and 5G waves. According to

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / October 17

Toronto Maple Leafs May Have Found Their Second-Line Centre

Earlier in the season, specifically in training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs had some uncertainty with their second-line centre. For the last six or so seasons, John Tavares was in that role comfortably.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 16

Toronto starts strong and just kept scoring

The Kings remixed their defence for this game, and also had to go with the backup, old friend Dave Rittich. The Leafs have John Tavares and William Nylander who are both some level of recovered from illness in the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Report: Tavares & Nylander Lost to an Illness?

It appears something is going on in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room. Two key players, John Tavares and William Nylander, have been sidelined due to illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Leafs Practice Notes: Tavares returns to the ice, Woll skates briefly, Nylander out with illness

Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares took a step towards returning to the lineup by stepping back on the ice for the first time since Thursday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / October 15

Another Maple Leafs Forward Missing Time With Illness

The Toronto Maple Leafs were forced to play their home opener without former captain John Tavares in the lineup due to illness. While it was just one game and Tavares returned to practicing with his teammates, the Maple Leafs were recently without a different key forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Won’t Rush Woll, But He and Tavares Are Better

The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming known for being cautious about player injuries. Head coach Craig Berube emphasizes this approach regarding key players John Tavares and Joseph Woll.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Unplugged / October 15

Don Cherry rips the Toronto Maple Leafs following baffling John Tavares decision

Don Cherry is someone who is constantly giving his opinion on the world of hockey, especially Canadian teams like the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 14

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares, Joseph Woll did not practice Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (illness) and goaltender Joseph Woll (lower-body tightness) did not practice Monday. “He’s better, but still not there yet to practice today,” Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said of Tavares via TSN’s Mark Masters.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Maple Leafs & John Tavares Have Mutual Interest in Contract Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 campaign got underway on Wednesday (Oct. 9) with an unfortunate 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. While they were able to bounce back with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Oct.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 13

Game in 10: Marner and Nylander find the net, Stolarz records first win of the season in Maple Leafs’ home-opening win over Pittsburgh

co-written by Alec Brownscombe & Anthony Petrielli It wasn’t the first period the Maple Leafs and their fans were looking for in the home opener, but all’s well that ends well as the team recovered to take home the two points without John Tavares in the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / October 12

Leafs give up a stinker and then answer back for the win

No John Tavares in the game tonight, so the lines were: Pays to remember who controls the matchups here. The Leafs got outplayed a lot in this period. They had trouble exiting the defensive zone, they had trouble making a pas in uncontested ice, and they got the puck picked off their sticks in the offensive zone a great deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Craig Berube Gives Injury Updates on Maple Leafs’ Tavares, Woll

In a recent update on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury situation, head coach Craig Berube provided key information regarding the status of two prominent players: captain John Tavares and goaltender Joseph Woll.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares absent from morning skate due to illness

John Tavares did not attend the Toronto Maple Leafs’ morning skate Saturday because of an illness, the team’s public relations account confirmed. At the time of filing, no word was given if this would impact his ability to play in the home opener against the Penguins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / October 12

Maple Leafs Star's Status Questionable Due to Illness

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for their first Saturday contest of the season but might not have a key forward in the lineup. During the morning skate ahead of their meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Maple Leafs announced that star forward John Tavares is absent due to illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Expectations for Alex Nylander, goalie salaries going up at best possible time, and Tavares contract talks: Leaflets

This Thanksgiving weekend I am most thankful that we are at the furthest point in the year from preseason hockey. As much as the offseason might leave hockey fans starved for anything resembling a puck on the ice, this preseason was a reminder that there is something worse than nothing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Tavares Thanks Keefe for Their Time with the Maple Leafs

During a recent interview, John Tavares took a moment to reflect on his time under Sheldon Keefe as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a new chapter under head coach Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

3 Contract Comparisons for a Maple Leafs’ John Tavares Extension

Any speculation of soured relations between the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares in the aftermath of the club’s captaincy transition to Auston Matthews can be put to bed, just as any wild theories on the Maple Leafs’ intentions to push away their hometown star should probably be walked back.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Maple Leafs and Tavares Looking for Number on a Pay Cut Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened contract talks with captain John Tavares as they look to find a deal that works for both sides. While the negotiations are still in the early stages, the focus is on finding a suitable pay cut from Tavares’ current $11 million annual average value (AAV).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Maple Leafs Begin Contract Talks With Former Captain

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently stripped John Tavares of the captaincy, but plans are already in place to keep him in town with a new deal. Despite the many believing the Maple Leafs need a change within their superstar core, the team is looking to keep everyone together as long as possible.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / October 8

Pierre Lebrun: John Tavares and Toronto Maple Leafs Nearing Contract Extension

John Tavares wasn't shy about his desire to stay a Toronto Maple Leaf and now NHL Insider Pierre Lebrun believes an extension is closer than many expected.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Wild Theory on Tavares’ Captaincy Removal a New Low for Leafs

In a recent episode of the Kyper and Bourne podcast featuring Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee, a wild theory emerged regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to ask John Tavares to relinquish his captaincy.