NHL insider talks about John Tavares' future with the Leafs (Source: Imagn)
John Tavares' contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs is ending this season. At 34, he’s still playing well, with nine goals and 16 points. His leadership and professionalism are valuable to the Leafs, even after Auston Matthews took over as captain.
Losing the captaincy might have affected other players, but Tavares has stayed focused. Both he and the Leafs reportedly want him to stay in Toronto, though no new deal has been announced yet.
NHL insiders, including Mike Johnson, have explained why contract talks with Tavares may be moving slowly as free agency approaches. Recently, Johnson mentioned on Sportscentre with Jay Onrait that there's no urgency for the Leafs to re-sign Tavares.
