John Tavares
John Tavares (born September 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is the current captain of the Maple Leafs.
| John Tavares | |
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 Tavares with the Islanders during round one, game five of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs | |
| Born | September 20, 1990 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Shoots | Left |
| NHL team Former teams |
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Islanders SC Bern |
| National team |  Canada
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| NHL Draft | 1st overall, 2009 New York Islanders |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
John Tavares Media
Tavares takes a face-off during the 2006–07 OHL season. During that season he was selected as an OHL representative for the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.
Tavares with Oshawa Generals in November 2008. He was later traded to the London Knights in January 2009.
Tavares with the New York Islanders in November 2009. The 2009–10 season was his rookie season in the NHL.
Tavares in March 2018. The 2017–18 season was his last season with the Islanders.
Tavares as a member of the Canadian ice hockey team during the 2012 Spengler Cup.
Tavares (left) races Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta for the puck during a game in December 2017.
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