John Tavares

[Incognito]

Can we trade him back to the Isles for Martin and Komarov?

Leafs would need to add.

 

[LeafSteel]

JT has been underwhelming so far this season. Playing with Marner I thought he'd be dominant but Marner is the one caring that line similar to how Marner carried Kadri last season. At 11 million for the next 7 years we aren't getting much bang for our buck and created a cap nightmare. All summer long I heard how the bad players he played with on the Island held his point totals down from superstar status but that seems to be a fallacy now. I'm not going to lie I'm disappointed with his start in Toronto. And before people start telling me I'm crazy keep in mind he's the second highest paid in the league and sits 33rd in league scoring, 15 points behind McDavid, 19 points behind MacKinnon playing with one of the best RW in the league.

When I drop a pile of $#!t like this, I usually flush right afterwards....

 

[Zybalto]

Hope he pots 4 tonight to take the NHL lead.

 

[nuck]

Tough dropping a hot take like this and then the guy scores 10 points in the next 5 games. Its a long season. He could be worse in the second half but he could also be better.

 

[Stephen]

Hope Marner surpasses McDavid in points tonight via a ton of John Tavares goals on the Islanders.

 

[colchar]

JT has been underwhelming so far this season. Playing with Marner I thought he'd be dominant but Marner is the one caring that line similar to how Marner carried Kadri last season. At 11 million for the next 7 years we aren't getting much bang for our buck and created a cap nightmare. All summer long I heard how the bad players he played with on the Island held his point totals down from superstar status but that seems to be a fallacy now. I'm not going to lie I'm disappointed with his start in Toronto. And before people start telling me I'm crazy keep in mind he's the second highest paid in the league and sits 33rd in league scoring, 15 points behind McDavid, 19 points behind MacKinnon playing with one of the best RW in the league.

Third in the league in goals, tied for fifteenth in points. Yep, you're right, total waste of money. And look what he's done to their cap situation. Those extremely intelligent and highly paid people the Leafs employ to figure out the cap ain't got nothing on you eh?

 

[Matthews34]

Tavares has risen his game since my first post all except against the Isles which is just one game but it is indicative of team problem of not being able to raise their play in big games. But I’m sure there will be excuses made for the team. I reacted too soon to Tavares and have been proven wrong (thankfully). In the end Tavares has been great but he can’t do it on his own. Matthews, Rielly and Nylander needs to start stepping up in big games if this team wants to win a cup.

 

[LeafsFanHere]

I decided to make this my new wallpaper for my iPhone 8 Plus.

Do we really need to know the brand and model of your phone? Couldn't you just say "this is my new wallpaper on my phone" ? I dunno, comes off a little cringey

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

John Tavares is for the most part a 10/10 player. I know his sister aswell who works in Mississauga and she is a 10/10 aswell.

 

[Matthews34]

JT was huge last night in a big show me game against another contender! Well worth the 11 mil! He's really gotten us over the hump.

 

[robertmac43]

Crazy to think how little JT is being talked about in the rocket conversation, 27 goals and only 3 back from Ovi. What a story line that would be if he ended up winning that trophy.

 

[stickty111]

JT was huge last night in a big show me game against another contender! Well worth the 11 mil! He's really gotten us over the hump.

Bozak is in St. Louis. If you miss him, you can watch his games there.
Tavares continues to be amazing.

 

[ACC1224]

Crazy to think how little JT is being talked about in the rocket conversation, 27 goals and only 3 back from Ovi. What a story line that would be if he ended up winning that trophy.

Yep, great to see a UFA contract working out so well.

 

[ShaneFalco]

He's been everything I expected and more

 

[DarkKnight]

Really impressed with his understanding of the game. Babcock post game yesterday was talking about how we played into their hands third period, lacked patience and forced things. Then I heard JT's scrum and he mentioned the Leafs need to learn to take what was available against a tight team and be patient with their attack. He mirrored what the coach said, he gets it.

I can't wait to see him in the playoffs, we will see another level I predict. He's built for tight hockey.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

JT was huge last night in a big show me game against another contender! Well worth the 11 mil! He's really gotten us over the hump.

Why do you want to die on this hill?

 

[Sweet Leaf]

 

[ShaneFalco]

Really impressed with his understanding of the game. Babcock post game yesterday was talking about how we played into their hands third period, lacked patience and forced things. Then I heard JT's scrum and he mentioned the Leafs need to learn to take what was available against a tight team and be patient with their attack. He mirrored what the coach said, he gets it.

I can't wait to see him in the playoffs, we will see another level I predict. He's built for tight hockey.

Yup it's like the Leafs think they can score a few goals in a shift instead of chipping away at good teams like Nash

 

[Sweet Leaf]

I really think you’ll see Tavares follow the Yzerman/Shanahan/Blake etc...path into upper management after his playing career is over.

He’ll be a senior executive for the Leafs one day.

 

[killer1980]

He's a star. Leafs have 3 of the leagues best with a fine supporting cast up front. Their Achilles heel is defense and I'm not sold on the goalie.

 

[Faltorvo]

He's a star. Leafs have 3 of the leagues best with a fine supporting cast up front. Their Achilles heel is defense and I'm not sold on the goalie.

Freddy is #1 sv percentage for tenders with 25+gs ,#2 in wins (#1 has 8 more GP)

#4 Gaa with 25+ GS,,

the team is #7 GAPG , using 2 weak pack ups.

so i am struggling to see the issue with the D and tender.

 

[SniperOnTheWing]

I really think you’ll see Tavares follow the Yzerman/Shanahan/Blake etc...path into upper management after his playing career is over.

He’ll be a senior executive for the Leafs one day.

In ten years time we'll be talking about the TavaraPlan

 

[1specter]

JT was huge last night in a big show me game against another contender! Well worth the 11 mil! He's really gotten us over the hump.

LOL is this guy for real? Unbelievable. JT's one of the league's most consistent players this season and leads the league in Goals/60 minutes at 5v5.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Tavares was such an amazing get for the Leafs, not sure what else there is to say.

 

[Morbo]

LOL is this guy for real? Unbelievable. JT's one of the league's most consistent players this season and leads the league in Goals/60 minutes at 5v5.

sure but they lost a game, which means they're soft and Tavares is overpaid etc etc etc