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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Discounted Tavares and Knies extensions proving team culture outweighs tax codes

Is anyone else getting a little sick of talking about income tax? Since the Florida Panthers won back-to-back Stanley Cups, state and provincial tax codes suddenly seem to be concern number one for every NHL fan screaming bloody murder about the salary cap.

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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 / 6IX ON ICE / June 30

Analyzing John Tavares’ team-friendly contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs

JOHN TAVARES IS (still) A LEAF!!!!! The former captain, future Legends Row member, re-signed in Toronto for the next four years with an average annual value of $4.38M.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Tavares Takes Less to Stay: What His New Deal Means for the Maple Leafs’ Future

John Tavares made headlines across Toronto this week—not because he’s leaving, but because he’s staying. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ former captain signed a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $4.38 million.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Maple Leafs, Golden Knights Talking Sign-and-Trade for Mitch Marner

Trade talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights appear to be active. The centerpiece of the deal is Mitch Marner, in what might be a sign-and-trade move ahead of free agency on July 1.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 29

What John Tavares’ New Deal Says About Mitch Marner

John Tavares’ new four-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just a signing—it’s a statement. By taking a significant pay cut, reportedly leaving millions on the table, Tavares reminded us what it looks like when a player puts team goals ahead of personal earnings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Tavares Deal Signals a Smarter, Stronger Maple Leafs Strategy

With the signing of John Tavares to a four-year, team-friendly extension worth $4,388,420 per season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have one more foundational piece in place for their 2025–26 roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / June 28

John Tavares Keeps 'Realistic' Mindset on Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs Situation

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked John Tavares in for another four years, all eyes have shifted to fellow forward Mitch Marner, who is set to hit the free-agent market on July 1.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / June 28

John Tavares Makes Obvious Admission About Maple Leafs Extension

John Tavares will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs through the 2028–29 season, and according to the captain himself, the financial terms he agreed to weren’t the most lucrative offered to him.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / June 28

NHL Notebook: Islanders select Schaefer with first-overall pick, Tavares and Bennett re-sign ahead of free agency

The first day of the 2025 National Hockey League Draft came and went on Friday. The New York Islanders had the top selection and picked left-shot defenceman Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters, marking the first time since Connor McDavid ten years ago that a player from the Ontario Hockey League was taken first overall.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 28

John Tavares staying in Toronto on new four-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent John Tavares on a new four-year contract. Over the next four years, Tavares will make $4.38 million on an AAV with the Maple Leafs.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 27

NHL Notebook: Canadiens trade for Dobson, Leafs extend Tavares, and more

We are just over two hours away from the NHL Entry Draft kicking off, where we’re expecting to see some fireworks on the draft floor. Well, maybe not on the floor due to the decentralized draft, but over the phone, we are expecting it to be a busy night for General Managers around the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27

Brad Treliving raves about John Tavares’ commitment, character after signing extension

John Tavares signed a four-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly worth $4.38 million and all parties couldn’t be happier with free agency looming.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 27

John Tavares admits he left money on the table in extension with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares made it clear that he was willing to stay with his hometown team, so much so that he took a discount to make it happen.

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 / Field Level Media / June 27

John Tavares signs 4-year extension with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares signed a four-year contract extension worth $17.52 million on Friday. Tavares recorded 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists) in 75 games last season with Toronto while playing in the final campaign of a seven-year, $77 million contract.

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Leafs re-sign John Tavares to four-year contract

Johnny Toronto is sticking around. On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the team has re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension.

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.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 27

Where will veterans John Tavares, Brad Marchand play next season?

A contract extension between the Maple Leafs and John Tavares is inching along.

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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.

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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.

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