Maple Leafs GM's First Words After John Tavares Contract Extension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs will enjoy four more years of former team captain John Tavares, and general manager Brad Treliving made clear that the extension came together only because the player was determined to stay.

John Tavares Keeps 'Realistic' Mindset on Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs Situation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked John Tavares in for another four years, all eyes have shifted to fellow forward Mitch Marner, who is set to hit the free-agent market on July 1.

John Tavares signed a four-year $17.52 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. It has an average annual value of $4.38 million.