John Tavares signed a four-year $17.52 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. It has an average annual value of $4.38 million.

John Tavares Keeps 'Realistic' Mindset on Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs Situation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked John Tavares in for another four years, all eyes have shifted to fellow forward Mitch Marner, who is set to hit the free-agent market on July 1.

One of hockey’s most well-respected, well-rounded veterans gave his hometown team a hometown discount, a couple of younger players signed the longest contracts still available to them and trade dominos began falling Friday around the NHL.