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John Tavares is well aware the Toronto Maple Leafs can play better than their current stretch of four losses in a row, and it starts with himself and his linemate William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 9

John Tavares’ move to the wing should become permanent

On Sunday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs made an interesting change when coach Jim Hiller put John Tavares on the wing for a stretch, experimenting with several new looks. In the top six, the stars stayed together, with Gavin McKenna playing the wing on Auston Matthews' line and Easton Cowan on the off wing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 8

John Tavares Returned, and William Nylander Looked Different

Sometimes a player's most important contribution isn't what shows up on the scoresheet. The Toronto Maple Leafs got a reminder of that when John Tavares returned to the lineup against Montreal on Saturday night.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / November 7

3 Things to Watch as the Maple Leafs Face the Canadiens

Something interesting about tonight’s game against Montreal goes beyond the usual rivalry stuff. John Tavares is back, Jack Roslovic is ready to go, and Sergei Bobrovsky gets another start in goal.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs’ Tavares to return after nine-game absence

Some promising news for a Toronto Maple Leafs team that needs a jolt. When speaking to the media, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller announced that forward John Tavares will be in the lineup on Saturday night, when the team plays host to the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs Activate John Tavares, Recall Artur Akhtyamov

The Maple Leafs have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game tonight against Montreal. Per the NHL’s media site, Toronto has activated forward John Tavares off injured reserve and recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov from AHL Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Jim Hiller confirms John Tavares will return to Maple Leafs’ lineup vs. Canadiens on Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller confirmed at Saturday’s optional morning skate that veteran forward John Tavares will return to the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Auston Matthews says John Tavares has been best player on the ice at practice ahead of return vs. Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in a classic Saturday night hockey showdown, and they’re hoping to start making some noise in divisional games.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / November 7

Rangers Daily: Reimer one and done; Tavares eyes Maple Leafs return

It’s a one and done for James Reimer and the New York Rangers. Not only was it one start, one game appearance with the Rangers, but the 38-year-old goalie played just one period for them.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

NHL Rumours: Penguins’ Untouchables, Tavares Return & Warsofsky Hot Seat?

In today’s NHL rumours, we start off with a pending Pittsburgh Penguins fire sale, and two players have been identified as untouchable. Next, John Tavares has returned for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but in a new role.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

John Tavares happy to play wing for Maple Leafs if it makes team better

The Toronto Maple Leafs were dealt an early-season injury blow when John Tavares suffered a lower-body injury during their eighth game of the year. Tavares

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 7

Maple Leafs get massive boost before showdown with Canadiens

After stringing together four consecutive wins earlier last month, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been struggling of late, having lost three of their last four games while being outscored 15-12 in the process.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 6

Jim Hiller reveals why John Tavares is taking on a surprising new role

Head coach Jim Hiller is switching up his lines for tomorrow's game against the Montreal Canadiens, making a surprising decision to put John Tavares on the wing alongside Nick Paul and William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

Gavin McKenna raves about John Tavares’ work ethic and character ahead of Maple Leafs’ return

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna can’t help but marvel at the way John Tavares carries himself on and off the ice. The veteran forward is set to return to the lineup this weekend as the Leafs play back-to-back against the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 6

Maple Leafs lineup news: John Tavares skates in regular jersey on line with Nick Paul, William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares returned to practice, skating in a regular white practice uniform, via TSN’s Mark Masters. Tavares previously skated in Wednesday’s practice wearing a red, non-contact jersey, while taking reps on the left wing alongside Nick Paul and William Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Nick Paul looking forward to playing with John Tavares ahead of veteran’s hopeful return vs. Canadiens

Much has been said about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ up and down start to the season. While there are undoubtedly some areas that they need to fix, it can’t be denied that the injury bug has hurt them quite a bit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

NHL Injury News: Tavares, Malkin Close, Howard 2 Weeks, Heiskanen Day to Day

In today’s NHL injury report, John Tavares is getting closer to rejoining the Toronto Maple Leafs, Evgeni Malkin could be back for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Miro Heiskanen is dealing with an injury after leaving Dallas’ latest game early.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 4

John Tavares returns to the Maple Leafs lineup in a very interesting spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs need John Tavares now more than ever and he is slowly working his way back to full health after a vicious on-ice collision that has kept him away from the team for a few weeks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 3

Leafs lineup news: John Tavares skates in red non-contact jersey, Sergei Bobrovsky starts vs. Mammoth

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares skated in a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday’s optional morning skate. Tavares was upgraded to day-to-day by the team, but it doesn’t appear likely that he’ll be available for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, or Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / November 3

Latest John Tavares injury update is huge for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been missing an integral part to their lineup for way too long and they might finally get him back in the coming days. John Tavares, despite having a somewhat middling start to his season, is really the glue that holds the Leafs' depth scoring together.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Maple Leafs Recall Vinni Lettieri, Place John Tavares On IR

When it was announced yesterday that Maple Leafs center John Tavares was out week-to-week, a recall from the minors was expected. That recall is center Vinni Lettieri, who has been recalled from AHL Toronto, per the NHL’s Media Site.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

John Tavares Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury

The injuries continue to pile up for the Maple Leafs. They presently have seven players on either IR or LTIR and that number will soon be growing. The

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Leafs’ John Tavares week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a tough update on one of their key players, as they announced on Saturday that center John Tavares is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Maple Leafs Provide Injury Update on John Tavares

John Tavares will miss some time for the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet, he has been ruled out week to week. The team is calling it a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Maple Leafs Dealt Injury Blow As John Tavares Leaves Loss to Sabres Early

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another injury scare Thursday night when veteran forward John Tavares left their 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres after an awkward third-period collision.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Leafs’ Tavares leaves game with injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first game back at home after a three-game road trip on Thursday. Fans watched the Leafs blow a 4-2 lead to the Buffalo Sabres to suffer a gut-wrenching 5-4 overtime loss, but were subjected to a scarier scene early in the third period.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Leafs’ John Tavares to miss game vs. Avalanche for birth of child

Center John Tavares won’t be in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed on Friday. According to his bench boss, the 36-year-old and his wife, Aryn, welcomed a fourth child on Friday: a baby boy named Tucker.