John Tavares is looking for a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs before reaching free agency.
Despite plenty of talk and speculation of big change last offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear ready to move forward without any noticeable differences. Discussions have already sprouted that superstar forward Mitch Marner isformer captain John Tavares has expressed an interest in staying with the Maple Leafs and is aiming for a deal before the opening of free agency.
Tavares is in the final season of a seven-year contract that earns him $11 million against the salary cap annually. At 34 years old and likely signing his final big deal in the league, Tavares’ new contract will likely have to include a reduced salary.
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