It would be fitting for Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares to score his 1000th point tonight as he faces his old team, the New York Islanders, on the road.
Is there a superstar in hockey who is less recognized than Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares?
Since 2009, this guy has been nothing but consistent and has continued to be a leader on and off the ice, yet he’s rarely talked about.
Currently in his sixth season with the Leafs, Tavares did something no free agent dared to do—signing a monster deal to play in Toronto.