Insider reveals bombshell update on John Tavares' future in Toronto

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Axel Williams
August 15, 2024 (7:53)

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John Tavares recently gave the Toronto Maple Leafs captaincy to Matthews which is unique timing as Tavares is set to become an unrestricted free agent next season.

Overall, this is an interesting situation for the Leafs, who also need to extend Mitch Marner. Yesterday, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving was asked about contract talks, but didn't have all that much to say.

"As I do with any discussion that relates to contractual status, those will remain behind closed doors," Treliving said on The Fan Pregame on Wednesday. "These discussions we had with regard to the capitancy is independent of any discussions we will have, or may have, with respect to contract negotiations."

Luckily for Leafs fans, Elliotte Friedman is on the case. In his most recent "32 Thoughts," Friedman gave fans a huge update on Tavares and where he stands with the team. Simply put, a contract extension is not out of the question right now.

"One of the things I think is still in play for Tavares is a potential extension," Friedman said. "... I don't think it's done. And even if it was done, I don't think they would overshadow Matthews. But it's been discussed, I think it will continue to be discussed, and I don't think it's impossible that we see Tavares get extended as a Toronto Maple Leaf. I think that is something that both sides are considering."

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Source: Sportsnet
Maple Leafs' Treliving: Tavares contract talks 'independent' from captaincy switch