JOHN TAVARES (pronounced Tah-VEH-rihs) is a Canadian-born hockey player for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. Tavares, born September 20th, 1990 in Mississauga, Ontario to Joe and Barb Tavares, was drafted by the Islanders first overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. His position is center, and he has served as the team’s captain since 2013. At 25, he is considered one of the very best players in the entire NHL. His current contract with the Islanders ends on July 1, 2018.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (pronounced Tronna Mape Leefs or simply Leefs) are a Canadian-based professional hockey franchise, also of the National Hockey League.