Surprising trade proposal emerges involving Maple Leafs captain John Tavares
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Speculation about a potential trade involving John Tavares has emerged, even though the Toronto Maple Leafs haven't expressed any interest in trading their captain and core player.
John Tavares' name has recently come up among Toronto's franchise players. Despite making some solid offseason additions, nothing has dramatically shaken the foundation of the team.
One fan on PuckPedia proposed a trade scenario that could make sense for the Seattle Kraken.
Tavares is in the final year of his massive $77 million deal, and the Kraken are looking for someone with veteran experience. This trade would allow Seattle to see if Tavares is a good fit before signing him to a shorter-term contract.
While Tavares has expressed interest in re-signing with the Leafs, he has a no-move clause in his contract, which complicates things.
In the proposed trade, the Leafs would receive Yanni Gourde, a solid third-line center, and Jaden Schwartz for depth, along with a 2025 second-round pick. Seattle can cover Tavares' $11 million cap hit, making this deal feasible for both sides.
However, if this trade were to happen, Leafs GM Brad Treliving would have a lot of explaining to do.
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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares involved in surprising trade scenario
Maple Leafs captain John Tavares involved in surprising trade scenario
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