MAJOR: John Tavares Officially Hits Rock Bottom in Toronto
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Dawson McKenzie
February 21, 2024 (2:22 PM)
In major news, John Tavares has just hit rock bottom in Toronto after this massive roster announcement was just made.
Tavares Seemingly Demoted During Leafs Pregame Skate Today
John Tavares has seen his production fall off a bit this year and has suffered some injuries that have hampered his ability to perform. His age is also a factor, as it is clear the Leafs Captain is slowing down.
Now, the Leafs have made a move that shows Tavares his hit a new low in Toronto. As the Leafs set to take on the Arizona Coyotes tonight, it appears Tavares has been demoted to centering the third line between McMann and Robertson.
#Leafs lines during morning skate Feb. 21/24
Knies-Matthews-Marner
Bertuzzi-Domi-Nylander
McMann-Tavares-Robertson
Holmberg-Kampf-Gregor
Reaves
Brodie-Liljegren
Benoit-McCabe
Rifai-Lajoie
Rielly-Lagesson
@BodogCA
Tavares Coming Off Slight Injury And Could Use Sheltered Minutes
It is clear that Tavares isn't as young and spry as he once was, so playing on the third line is likely the solution to his slowing down. While he is likely still the option on the powerplay given his skills in front of the net, the drop in minutes will also preserve Tavares' ability in the faceoff circle.
We will see how long these lines last, and if Tavares will bounce back from his lul in production.
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily - "Leafs make shocking decision regarding captain John Tavares"
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FÉVRIER 21 | 163 ANSWERS MAJOR: John Tavares Officially Hits Rock Bottom in Toronto Do you think Tavares should be on the third line? |
Yes | 107 | 65.6 % |
No | 56 | 34.4 % |
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