"John Tavares has had an up-and-down season with the Maple Leafs. He re-signed during the offseason on a very team-friendly deal at just $4.3M per season. This instantly became one of the most valued contracts in the NHL. For a player who had a strong 2024-25 season, racking up 74 points in 75 games, if Tavares could have a few more good years, this contract would age very nicely for the Maple Leafs. Tavares is trusted by and valued differently by the Maple Leafs management"
"This season with the Maple Leafs was a tale of two different stories. Tavares got off to a hot start, being the driving force of the Maple Leafs' offence, being an over point per game player. Tavares' game took a dip in performance as he wasn't generating offence as Leafs fans are accustomed to. This slide in performance came during the Maple Leafs' major struggles, where every move was magnified."
"Over the past stretch of Maple Leafs hockey, Tavares has changed back into the player we saw at the beginning of the season and all of last year. In 46 games played this season, Tavares has registered 40 points. In his last nine contests, Tavares has had seven points for a player who is 35 years-old you can't ask for much more."
John Tavares signed a team-friendly $4.3M-per-season deal that has become one of the NHL's most valuable contracts if he sustains production. He posted 74 points in 75 games in 2024-25 and has produced effectively this season despite an up-and-down performance. The season split between a hot start and a mid-season dip has seen Tavares regain form recently, totaling 40 points in 46 games and seven points in his last nine contests. He provides veteran leadership, faceoff wins, and depth scoring. Tavares has fit well on the second line with William Nylander and Matias Maccelli, aiding Maccelli's play.
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