The Star went one-on-one with Maple Leafs centre John Tavares for 15 minutes at the recent NHL-NHLPA players media tour. Here’s an edited version of that interview: Has it sunk in that you’re a Maple Leaf? Childhood fantasies about one day playing for the Maple Leafs came true for John Tavares: “Whatever I was dreaming about, I get to do that here now.” ( Twitter )I still think it more and more. I tried to do things the right way, carry myself the right way, recognize what Long Island means to me and what it did for my life and my career. 1, but the unique opportunity to play where you grew up, and the unique situation the team is in and who the Maple Leafs are in their history.

Source: thestar September 09, 2018 17:37 UTC