John Tavares is a Canadian ice hockey forward and as of October 2024, is an alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. He was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Draft and spent nine seasons with the team, serving as captain for five. Before his NHL career, Tavares played for the Oshawa Generals and London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he earned the title of CHL Rookie of the Year in 2006 and Player of the Year in 2007.
Tavares achieved exceptional player status at age 14, making him eligible for the OHL early. He finished his OHL career with a record-setting 215 goals, the most in league history, and was ranked as the top prospect for the 2009 NHL Draft. Although attempts to let him join the NHL or AHL earlier were unsuccessful. Tavares also has played in other international competitions like the World Championships and U-18 Championships.
Where does John Tavares live?
John Tavares lives in Toronto, Ontario, where he plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. As per The Star, he has been known to open his home to Maple Leafs rookies, such as Matthew Knies and Fraser Minten, providing them with a place to live during their early NHL careers.
As per reports, John Tavares and his wife, Aryne Fuller, purchased the home in the High Park neighborhood of Toronto in 2018 for $3.6 million. This Edwardian-style house, originally built in 1911, underwent extensive renovations before they acquired it. As per The Globe and Mail, The home spans 6,000 square feet and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a rec room, a home theatre, marble countertops, and a high-end security system. The house is located in a family-friendly area close to the Maple Leafs practice facility and Scotiabank Arena. Tavares grew up in Oakville, Ontario, but chose this west Toronto location for practical reasons.
John Tavares’s Other Houses
John Tavares, aside from his home in the High Park neighborhood of Toronto, has been associated with properties in Oakville, Ontario, where he grew up. He was raised in Oakville and has been linked to the area, which is known for its affluent lakefront homes as per The Globe and Mail. However, no other specific properties have been publicly confirmed or widely reported beyond his High Park residence.
FAQs on John Tavares
A. John Tavares represents Canada in international competitions.
A. John Tavares was drafted 1st overall in the 2009 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders.
A. John Tavares’s NHL playing career began in 2009.
A. As of now, John Tavares has over 456 career points in the NHL.
A. As of now, John Tavare has over 1,040 regular season career points in the NHL.
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