For a moment just ignore the “state tax” cheap excuse.
Crosby knew it. Bergeron knew it.
Taking less only works if everyone does it. And when everyone does it, you win championships. It’s OK to admit this Cats team gets it and is pulling the sled in the same direction.
Not sure whether its Treliving or Knies and JT just being fair with contract negotiations or both but holy fuck is it refreshing seeing these team-friendly deals for a change.
John Tavares goes from the 9th-highest cap hit in 2024-25 ($11M) to the 253rd-highest cap hit in 2025-26 ($4.38M), while coming off a season in which he scored the 12th-most goals in the NHL.
#LeafsForever
JT deserves a god damn five minute standing ovation on opening night. First player in years to put the team and the greater good of trying to bring a cup home to TO over money. Absolute Passion King.