Maple Leafs' John Tavares named to CHL's Top 50 players of all-time

"Tavares was granted exceptional status into the Ontario Hockey League as an underage forward, after a prodigious minor hockey career with the Toronto Marlboros. He was the best player in Ontario, playing 18 months up and was selected first overall by the Oshawa Generals in the 2005 OHL Priority Selection. Tavares spent parts of four seasons with the Generals, before being traded to the London Knights in his final OHL campaign during the 2008-09 season."

"It's been 20 years since Tavares made his OHL debut, but he remains one of the focal points of the Maple Leafs. Tavares was Toronto's first-quarter MVP, and has recorded 20 goals and 47 points in 57 games for the Maple Leafs. He signed a four-year extension with the Maple Leafs last summer, effectively ensuring that he will remain with the organization for the duration of his career."

John Tavares received exceptional status to enter the Ontario Hockey League as an underage forward after a standout minor career with the Toronto Marlboros. He played 18 months up, was selected first overall by the Oshawa Generals in 2005, spent parts of four seasons with Oshawa, and was traded to the London Knights during 2008-09. He scored 72 goals in his second OHL season, the highest single-season total of the 21st century. He was chosen first overall by the New York Islanders and debuted in the NHL at 18. He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has recorded 20 goals and 47 points in 57 games, earned first-quarter MVP honors, and signed a four-year extension to remain with the organization.

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