Stephen
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- Feb 28, 2002
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Shouldn't the goal be for the young players to not play like Tavares? I honestly can say I've seen more jam in Knies game this playoffs than I ever saw from Tavares (and I know Tavares scored an OT winner).
Tavares also arrived when Matthews, Marner, Nylander were all starting their 3rd seasons. He mentored them into the most underachieving Leafs team of the last 20? 30? 50? years?
John Tavares doesn’t come across as any kind of actual leader but more of a respectable veteran citizen in a strong room. Like if he was on the Vegas Golden Knights he’d be a gud pro who minds his own business and is a good guy. But not the guy to set the culture or inspire anyone. Or mentor anyone.