Tavares is thriving in the last year of his contract. It could set him up for a solid payday, unless he chooses to re-ink with the Leafs at a discount in order to keep the core four intact.

The Leafs are more top-heavy than just about every other team in the NHL this season. But how top-heavy is too top-heavy?

Tavares saw 19:54 of ice time in his return from a lower-body injury that cost him six games. The 34-year-old center returned to his usual top-six role as well as a spot on the first power-play unit.

The Maple Leafs will welcome back a pair of key forwards for their game Saturday against Edmonton. Head coach Craig Berube told reporters including David Alter of The Hockey News that center John ...

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Tavares will end a six-game ...

Toronto Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares and Matthew Knies will officially return to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, head coach Craig Berube confirmed.

Miller to make Rangers debut following trade; Murphy to return for Blackhawks; Gourde out 5-7 weeks for Kraken ...