The second is a likely reason why: Their hockey IQ. John Tavares looks cut from a similar cloth. His smarts could make him a safer free-agent bet than a typical 35-year-old normally would be.

Toronto Maple Leafs are at a crucial point. The team is deciding on John Tavares's future. General Manager Brad Treliving says the door is open for Tavares. The veteran wants to stay in Toronto.

Following the Maple Leafs' elimination from the 205 Stanley Cup playoffs, speculation has gone into overdrive regarding John Tavares’ future ... Nestor has mastered the art of how to best ...

John Tavares' time with the Toronto Maple Leafs has flown by. It's been seven years since the Mississauga, Ontario, native came home, hoping to be the final piece that pushed the Maple Leafs over ...

As Toronto will inevitably face growing calls for large roster changes after suffering another collapse, former team captain John Tavares was asked about his future with the franchise. Tavares ...

As Toronto will inevitably face growing calls for large roster changes after suffering one more collapse in their recent past, former team captain John Tavares was asked about his future with the ...

John Tavares’ love of the game of hockey dovetails nicely with his dedication to the sport. As such, and coupled with his continuing excellence for the Maple Leafs, the 34-year-old veteran has ...

John Tavares, a former Toronto Maple Leafs captain, remains focused on playing and not considering coaching yet. As he excels in his 16th NHL season, he embraces his role as a mentor but ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a big night to continue a bigger season from star center John Tavares ... won’t win any Art Ross Trophies as the NHL’s top point producer, Tavares can always ...

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward John Tavares is set to be a free agent on July 1, but many reports have indicated he will re-sign with the Maple Leafs. The website Puckpedia allows users to ...

John Tavares made his stance on his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs clear following Saturday night’s 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. With his contract set to expire at the end of the ...

According to Chris Johnston on TSN’s Insider Trading, former captain John Tavares has expressed an interest in staying with the Maple Leafs and is aiming for a deal before the opening of free ...