John Tavares Makes Obvious Admission About Maple Leafs Extension originally appeared on Athlon Sports. John Tavares will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs through the 2028–29 season, and according to the captain himself, the financial terms he agreed to weren’t the most lucrative offered to him.

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.

One of hockey’s most well-respected, well-rounded veterans gave his hometown team a hometown discount, a couple of younger players signed the longest contracts still available to them and trade dominos began falling Friday around the NHL.