As clear as John Tavares has made his intentions to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs once his current deal expires next July, fans hadn't heard a legitimate update on where things stood between the player and the franchise regarding a contract extension.

With every passing game, Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is making a strong case for the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). For the past 15 years, Tavares has

At the end of January, the NHL and the Players’ Association released the salary cap projections (it's currently at $88 million) for the next three seasons, expecting it to reach $95.5 million in 2025-26, $104 million in ’26-27 and $113.5 million in ’27-28.