John Tavares

Gavin McKenna doesn't need to be the next Mitch Marner. The bigger challenge is letting him become his own star in Toronto.

Could John Tavares’ continued presence make it harder for Auston Matthews to fully own the Maple Leafs’ room?

Three years later, a look back at the Maple Leafs’ Core Five raises a different question: were the stars really the problem, or was the team around them?

John Tavares gets plenty of criticism. But his Maple Leafs legacy should be about much more than what he earns today.

John Tavares’ contract was called a mistake. Years later, it may be one reason the Maple Leafs had room to improve.

Is hockey speed really about skating? The Maple Leafs' John Tavares may have shown that the fastest teams actually think faster.

The Maple Leafs’ biggest Gavin McKenna decision isn’t about linemates. It’s about creating the right environment for their young star to thrive.

Is Gavin McKenna better off beside Auston Matthews or John Tavares? Toronto finally has lineup flexibility.

Tavares still brings real value, but the Maple Leafs may need to rethink his role—one smart adjustment could make all the difference.

The Maple Leafs’ Core Four contracts weren’t a failure of vision—COVID blindsided even the best-laid plans. Here’s the full story.

John Tavares may not dazzle, but his steady production and leadership prove he’s still essential to the Maple Leafs’ identity.

Amid injuries, trades, and a disappointing season, Tavares quietly sets the standard for professionalism and consistency.

Maple Leafs’ hot line is winning too much… and too little. Can Tavares, Nylander & Cowan carry the team without tanking or losing their pick?

Maple Leafs rally from 3–1, survive chaos, and win in OT—but penalties, turnovers, and inconsistency still linger beneath the comeback.

The Maple Leafs slide, Nashville surges, and the Tavares–Stamkos reunion fantasy fades for good. Fun while it lasted.

Tavares isn’t flashy, but he’s been the steady heartbeat of the Maple Leafs since 2018—leadership, skill, and consistency you can’t replace.

Maple Leafs find structure and confidence, Senators show promise but are still learning—NHL discipline wins the day before the Olympic break.

Could Shane Wright be the Maple Leafs’ answer down the middle? Young, local, and scoring—he might give Tavares the breather he needs

Canadian teams showed fight and frustration Sunday—resilience for Montreal, OT heartbreak for Toronto.

Has low-event, mistake-free hockey drained the life—and the music—out of the Maple Leafs, leaving fans bored instead of breathless?

Toronto’s season feels shaky—but which Maple Leafs are actually stepping up and keeping the team afloat?

How are Matthew Knies and John Tavares quietly shaping the Maple Leafs this season? Can youth and experience combine to change Toronto’s fortunes?

How close are the Maple Leafs to turning the corner? They pushed hard against Columbus, showed real structure, but couldn’t seal it in overtime.

How do you go from scoring on your own goalie to winning the game in style? Only William Nylander could script a night this strange—and this perfect.

Without Auston Matthews, can the Maple Leafs learn from Hildeby’s 33-save effort and flashes of offense, or will close losses keep piling up?

The Maple Leafs had flashes of control, but late errors cost them. Here are three takeaways from the 4-3 OT defeat.

Can Montreal’s mix of youth and experience keep rolling? Caufield, Suzuki, and Demidov led the Canadiens to a 6–2 win over Utah!

Canadian teams delivered highs and lows on Wednesday: Kadri shines, Canucks collapse, and Tavares scores 501 as the Maple Leafs win big.

Can the Cowan–Tavares–Nylander line give the Maple Leafs the balance they’ve been missing — and help a rookie find his place among the stars?