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.

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.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed the return of both players during his Saturday morning availability.

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 ...

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about John Tavares for fantasy hockey. Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was back in ...

EDMONTON — The Toronto Maple Leafs forward group will get a big boost to their lineup on Saturday as both forwards John Tavares and Matthew Knies will be in the lineup. "They're good to go ...

John Tavares is progressing well after suffering a lower-body injury during Toronto Maple Leafs practice just over two weeks ago. The 34-year-old got hurt during the team's power play drill after ...

John Tavares is on the verge of returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup, with Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers a real possibility. The 34-year-old center practiced fully on ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting some much needed reinforcements against the Edmonton Oilers as John Tavares and Matthew Knies are set to return from injury. With a three game losing streak on ...