According to Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek, an HL insidepr, John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs may make sense as a fit for Utah.
The seven-year, $77 million contract that Tavares signed with the Maple Leafs of his hometown in 2018 is now in its final year. Tavares has been the focus of trade rumors this summer because he just has one year left on his $11 million contract. Marek wonders whether Tavares would waive his no-movement clause in order to go to Utah because he believes it would be a good fit for him.
John Tavares, who is in his last year of contract, is one of the guys that many of us may be curious about. I was speaking with someone while, Who would have thought about a squad like Utah a week and a half ago? Logan Cooley is one of Utah’s many young talents, and here’s why, Marek stated on The Jeff Marek Show on June 10.
Utah is therefore probably in the market for experienced players on short-term contracts. According to the notion, they may tempt John Tavares to waive his no-trade clause by offering him a relatively healthy two-year contract, Marek continued. Although Tavares would need to waive his no-movement clause in order for a trade to Utah to occur, Marek points out that it would be an interesting trade.
In 80 games during the regular season with the Maple Leafs the previous year, Tavares totaled 65 points with 29 goals and 36 assists.
Tavares to be a Maple Leaf next season, according to an insider
Tavares has been the focus of trade rumors, but the no-movement provision gives him control over his future. Tavares will play the final season of his contract with the Maple Leafs the following season if he chooses not to be dealt. Based on his interactions, NHL expert Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet believes that John Tavares will play for the Maple Leafs in the upcoming season. According to what I understand, Tavares will perform in Toronto the following year,” Friedman said in response on The Jeff Marek Show.
I believe he will perform here in Toronto the following year based on our current conversation. We’ll see what else emerges from it, but I don’t think he has any desire to go. We’ll see, though; I was informed he would be here next year when I last checked in on him, which was about a week ago. Friedman anticipates Tavares will exercise his prerogative to refuse to waive his no-movement clause.
Tavares Desires to Stay Put in Toronto
On the first day of free agency, July 1, 2018, Tavares signed a contract with his local team. Tavares, 33, stated he loved playing in Toronto and was sure the team could win the Stanley Cup while he was a member of Team Canada at the World Championships.
“I enjoy playing here a lot. Playing there is incredible,” Tavares remarked, according to Sportsnet. “And I still feel that way about this place, as I saw a ton of talent, an incredible hockey market, and an organization that is totally dedicated to winning and doing everything it can when I committed here six years ago. Whether it’s playing against physical teams, defensive teams, or whatever else is needed, I believe we’ve made a lot of progress in those areas. Of course, It’s up to you and me to overcome some of the obstacles still in our way to finish the work. However, I believe we’re there,” Tavares continued. Only one postseason series has been won by Tavares and Toronto since he signed with the Maple Leafs.
