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NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / September 11
Could Connor McDavid (like John Tavares) Head “Home” to Toronto?
As soon as the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, the focus immediately shifted to
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 4
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Forward Preview
Now that we’ve officially entered the month of September, that means hockey returns this month. As we slowly inch closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a ton of roster decisions to make.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 27
William Nylander raves about John Tavares’ leadership: ‘He took an unbelievable deal for the team’
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander actively took part in the NHL European Player Media Tour with the new season on the horizon. Nylander caught up with David Pagnotta and Dennis Berstein of The Fourth Period, where he reflected on a number of topics, including Toronto’s pressure-packed hockey market.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 25
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for John Tavares?
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares may be well on the wrong side, but he didn’t play like it last year which would be considered one of his best since joining the team in 2018.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 18
Matias Maccelli’s impact relies heavily on his attention to detail without the puck
If Matias Maccelli wants to stick as a top-six forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it won’t be because he’s lighting up the scoresheet, it will be because he’s won Craig Berube’s trust over with his play without the puck.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12
3 Reasons John Tavares Is a Great Maple Leafs Leader
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ John Tavares wore the Maple Leafs’ “C” for five seasons. While opinions about his captaincy vary, there’s no denying he brought important qualities to the team during a pivotal era.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 7
The Athletic ranks Toronto Maple Leafs 15th in contract efficiency
This summer has seen somewhat of a reshuffling of the books for the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Mitch Marner walking out the door, John Tavares signing a team-friendly deal, and Matthew Knies earning his first standard contract, things look a little different on the Maple Leafs’ PuckPedia headed into the fall.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 1
John Tavares invited to Hockey Canada Orientation ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was invited by Hockey Canada to the National Teams Orientation Camp in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 29
Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: John Tavares and his domination of the Washington Capitals
We’ve been taking a trip back to the 2024-25 season and having a look at some of the best goals the Toronto Maple Leafs scored during the season. Each piece so far has featured one goal, but John Tavares dominated against the Washington Capitals in 2024-25, scoring three goals and tallying one assist in four games against them.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / July 6
Maple Leafs Make Strong Moves by Re-Signing Knies & Tavares
Over the past couple of weeks, the Toronto Maple Leafs quietly made two important moves by bringing back Matthew Knies and John Tavares. They’re very different players at very different stages in their careers, but both signings make a lot of sense.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 4
4 top-six forwards Maple Leafs should have on trade radar
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving wants to upgrade his top six, and in order to do so, a trade is very much expected at this point. The free-agent market is thin, and so are the Maple Leafs‘ wallets, as Treliving has just under $5 million in cap space left after the first few days of free agency.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 3
Matthew Hlacar, Rhett Parsons enter fight at Leafs’ development camp
Passion is a quality that cannot be taught and it appears that the next wave of Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be lacking any motivation in the first step of their professional journeys.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 1
3 players Maple Leafs should target in free agency
It’s already been an extremely eventful start to the offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies and John Tavares both signed team-friendly extensions, which constitutes a DNA change of sorts for the team, revamping a strong roster, with the idea of adding further depth to its forward corps.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 29
Knies, Tavares’ loyalty is a DNA change that brightens Leafs’ short and long-term outlook
Matthew Knies and John Tavares clearly have loyalty in their DNA, and it’s a quality that significantly brightens both the short and long-term outlook for the Toronto Maple Leafs, upon signing new extensions before July 1.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27
Maple Leafs fans celebrate John Tavares’ team-first legacy after signing extension
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares signed a four-year extension that carries an AAV of $4.38 million with his hometown team on Friday. While many insiders were anticipating that something would eventually get done, there were some hiccups along the way that relate to term and capital which delayed the signing up to the NHL Draft.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Tavares talks on new extension with Leafs: 'I obviously left some money out there'
John Tavares is well aware of the discount he took to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs centre and the team announced on Friday that a four-year contract extension has been agreed upon, coming in at a cap hit of $4,388,420, which also includes some deferred salary.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
John Tavares Signs a 4-Yr Extension with Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and veteran forward John Tavares have worked out terms on an extension. He’ll be staying with Toronto to the tune of four years and $4.38 million per season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Maple Leafs Sign John Tavares to 4-Year Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward John Tavares to a four-year extension worth an average annual value of $4.38 million per season. The 34-year-old, who is the team’s former captain and was a pending unrestricted free agent, had an excellent 2024-25, potting 38 goals and adding 36 assists for 74 points.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Maple Leafs sign star forward to four-year extension
Toronto gets an important piece of business accomplished, for a price well under what many Leafs fans expected.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 26
Why Are the Maple Leafs Low-Balling John Tavares?
John Tavares was supposed to be the easy part. The ex-captain who quietly scored 38 goals last season, never courted controversy, and has made it clear he wants to stay in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23
$3.5 million holding up deal between Maple Leafs and top forward
He remains an integral part of the Leafs top-six, finishing the 2024-25 season with 38 goals and 74 points.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
John Tavares beats the CRA: what the ruling means for Maple Leafs and future free agents
The case centered on the $15.25 million signing bonus he received in 2018, which the CRA argued should be taxed as regular income rather than a signing bonus.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 16
Maple Leafs' John Tavares connected with surprising West team
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to see major changes occur this offseason. With the team having multiple key players entering free agency, Toronto's roster could look very different come next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 19
Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another brutal Game 7 loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen this movie before, and the ending never changes. Another Game 7. Another crushing loss to end another season that started with so much promise, hype and hope.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6
Insider Taking Heat Over John Tavares Contract Report
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun recently shared that Toronto fans were quick to criticize him after he reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs could have signed John Tavares as early as September—well before the former captain caught fire offensively and delivered an outstanding season.
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