John Tavares
Toronto Maple Leafs · NHL
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Headlines and summaries that mention him- Sunday Overreactions: Time for Maple Leafs to shift Tavares to wing
Normally a strong starter, John Tavares has looked a step behind this season. Could it be time for the Maple Leafs to ask the veteran to move to the wing?
Read at Sportsnet → - 6 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Avalanche: William Nylander’s 5-point game leads commanding victory
It may be the second week of the season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a 6-3 statement victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. Playing without John Tavares, who was absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs withstood a genuine Stanley Cup…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche – Game #6 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
With John Tavares absent due to the birth of his son, the Maple Leafs are running 11 forwards/7 defensemen, with former Av Nick Blankenburg making his Leaf debut on the blue line, for a big Saturday-night test in Denver (7 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Jim Hiller on dressing 11 forwards, 7 defensemen in Colorado: “The forwards would tell you they love 11, and the defense would tell you they don’t like seven”
Ahead of the game in Colorado, head coach Jim Hiller discussed dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen, Nick Blankenburg entering the lineup, Kirill Marchenko’s first five games, and Gavin McKenna’s recent performances. With John Tavares away, will Zack MacEwen or Miles Wood…
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - What Could Miles Wood Bring to the Maple Leafs?
Miles Wood’s call-up gives the Toronto Maple Leafs a little more than a warm body to fill out the lineup. With John Tavares away for the birth of his son, Wood is expected to join Toronto ahead of Saturday’s game in Colorado.
Read at Yardbarker → - Maple Leafs make big lineup change against Avalanche with John Tavares out
With John Tavares away from the Maple Leafs with the berth of his fourth child, the Maple Leafs were forced to change their roster ahead of their game against the Avalanche.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) → - Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller thankful for centre depth, explains changes to defence pairs
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller made some changes to the lineup ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, and explained his rationale, following Friday’s practice. John Tavares will miss Saturday’s game due to the birth of his fourth child, Tucker…
Read at TheLeafsNation → - Jim Hiller on returning to Matthews & Nylander on separate lines in practice: “We know what they can do together… We want to see if we can find some more chemistry with some other guys”
After Friday’s practice, Jim Hiller discussed John Tavares leaving the road trip for his son’s birth, Nick Paul stepping into his 2C spot, the line combinations and defensive pairings, and the upcoming challenge against Colorado. What’s going on with John Tavares?
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - Maple Leafs’ John Tavares to miss game vs. Avalanche after birth of son
- Jim Hiller on Easton Cowan moving up to the Tavares-Nylander line: “He started really strong, and then I haven’t played him as much… He probably deserved a little bit more ice time”
Ahead of the game in Vegas, head coach Jim Hiller discussed his lineup change in the middle-six forward group, Easton Cowan’s opportunity alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, Gavin McKenna’s first NHL road game, facing Mitch Marner, and Tavares’ strong performance…
Read at Maple Leafs Hot Stove → - John Tavares’ role may be holding the Maple Leafs back
If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to get back to the playoffs, they need to upgrade their second-line centre position, downgrading John Tavares to the third line.
Read at Editor In Leaf (FanSided) →