Archive · 27 May 2025
John Tavares Likely to Re-sign with Maple Leafs
John Tavares, the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is likely to stay with his team even though he could get more money by moving to another team when his contract is up.
He wants to stay in Toronto to try and win the Stanley Cup.
The Maple Leafs have limited money they can spend, so they will probably offer him a new deal that pays him less than he could get elsewhere, but the deal will allow the team to sign other important players and strengthen the team overall.
Negotiations are expected to happen soon.
John Tavares is expected to re-sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tavares' current contract expires after the 2024-25 season.
He could earn more money elsewhere in NHL free agency.
The Maple Leafs have a tight salary cap situation.
Negotiations are expected to result in a 2-3 year extension around $4-5 million per year.
- Who
- John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- What
- Tavares is expected to re-sign with the Maple Leafs
- When
- Tavares' current contract expires after the 2024-25 season.
- Where
- Toronto
- Why
- Tavares prioritizes staying in Toronto and the Maple Leafs need to manage their salary cap.
Player
Team
Financial Opportunity
Player
Willing to take a pay cut to stay in Toronto.
Team
Potential to make more money elsewhere.
- Team
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Role
- Captain
- Contract Expiration
- 2024-25
- Potential Free Agency Earnings
- $7-8 million/year (potential)
- Expected Extension
- $4-5 million/year (estimated)
- Extension Length
- 2-3 years (estimated)