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Report: Maple Leafs Tried to Force John Tavares to Request Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs made quite a bold move earlier in the offseason by stripping the "C" from John Tavares' chest while handing it to fellow superstar forward Auston Matthews. With that move, Matthews became the ultimate face of the franchise and just the 26th team captain in franchise history.
John Tavares Returns To Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (lower body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's preseason finale against Detroit. The former Maple Leafs captain has been troubled by a lower-body injury lately,
Maple Leafs notebook: John Tavares is out of babysitters, Joseph Woll gets tired too
A busy day at Leafs training camp saw Woll easing health concerns, a forward back in action and a flurry of roster cuts.
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Explains Why He Missed Practices: 'Just a Contusion'
Tavares returned to the ice in Bracebridge on Wednesday and was back on the ice at Ford Performance Centre on Thursday.
John Tavares speaks out on his new role after losing Maple Leafs' captaincy to Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs played their first preseason game with Auston Matthews as their captain, after he succeeded John Tavares.
Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Back in lineup Saturday
Tavares (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Detroit, Tavares has missed the last week of action, but looks to be ready for the start of the season. The 34-year-old center had 29 goals and 36 assists in 80 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2023-24.
Toronto Maple Leafs Conclude Preseason Showcasing Potential Lineup
The Toronto Maple Leafs concluded their preseason campaign on Saturday night. They defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2. The Leafs end preseason with a tidy 4-1-1 record, taking both games against the Red Wings.
Maple Leafs ex-captain John Tavares reveals reason behind his absence from practice
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to begin a crucial 2024-25 campaign following a summer that brought monumental changes to the organization.
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to pre-season win over Red Wings
Auston Matthews scored to tie the game and set up John Tavares’ winning goal in the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings in their final NHL pre-season outing on Saturday.
Steven Lorentz shines in final edition to make Maple Leafs roster in win over Red Wings
Auston Matthews is paid to score goals. Steven Lorentz is not. Well, Lorentz won’t be paid to score when he signs with the Maple Leafs after attending camp on a professional tryout. Both the Leafs captain and Lorentz,
John Tavares and Calle Jarnkrok Expected to Practice With Maple Leafs on Wednesday and Other Injury Updates
Ben Danford, who suffered a concussion before Toronto and the Montreal Canadiens' Prospect Showdown, was also on the ice with ...
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Insider: Maple Leafs Pushed Star Forward to Request a Trade in Offseason
NHL insider Nick Kypreos believes the Toronto Maple Leafs tried to get John Tavares to request a trade this offseason. Tavares decided to relinquish his captaincy this offseason. But, it was a ...
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Handing Over the 'C' Must Not Have Been Easy, But It's What Made John Tavares a Perfect Toronto Maple Leafs Captain
John Tavares' last duty as Toronto Maple Leafs captain is what real leadership looks like. Auston Matthews should take notes, says Michael Traikos. Take note, Auston Matthews. This is what ...
Tavares' old teammate says losing C "best possible thing" for Leafs
Long before he was one of the faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs, John Tavares was running the show for the New York Islanders.
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Wild Theory on Tavares’ Captaincy Removal a New Low for Leafs
A wild theory has emerged that suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs had other motives for asking John Tavares to relinquish the ...