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The Maple Leafs can create a bidding war for captain John Tavares. Here's how and why they should do it
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John Tavares and the New York Islanders Meet Again - The Hockey News
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Former Islanders captain John Tavares scores in Toronto debut as Maple Leafs beat Canadiens in overtime - Newsday
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Cool cat' Nylander moves to centre amid contract-year questions
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Maple Leafs Bury 19 Years of Hurt and Set Themselves Up as a Legit Cup Contender, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Islanders & Maple Leafs Both Better From Tavares Deal 5 Years On
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John Tavares - Wikiwand
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Maple Leafs sign John Tavares for seven years, $77 million
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Maple Leafs head north for team bonding with season opener a week away
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Reaction to John Tavares news from around the NHL - Newsday
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Islanders & Maple Leafs Both Better From Tavares Deal 5 Years On
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Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs past Lightning, series tied
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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares named NHL's third star of week
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The Leafs' new dynamic duo: Tavares, Marner a hit on the road, now they need to bring it on home - The Globe and Mail
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John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs