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He was selected first overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About John Tavares
John Tavares is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and former captain for both the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his exceptional junior career and numerous NHL milestones.
Position
Forward
Jersey
#91
Status
Active
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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He achieved 1,000 career points in the NHL.
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He served as captain for both the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He was granted exceptional player status to play in the OHL at age 14.
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He scored his 500th career NHL goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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He broke Wayne Gretzky's OHL record for most goals by a 16-year-old.
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He was named the most valuable player of the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
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His uncle, also named John Tavares, is the all-time scoring leader in the National Lacrosse League.
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He played for SC Bern in Switzerland during the 2012–13 NHL lock-out.
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He became the third player in Maple Leaf history to record 40 goals in his first season with the team.
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He is one of only five players in NHL history to record at least 200 goals with more than one organization.
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He recorded his first career playoff hat-trick in a 2023 first-round game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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He tied Bryan Trottier's club record for most consecutive goals by one player for the Islanders in December 2009.
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He was a ball boy for his uncle's NLL team, the Buffalo Bandits, crediting him with teaching the importance of remaining unselfish.
About John Tavares
He is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward known for his exceptional skill and leadership, having been granted exceptional player status to enter the OHL at age 14. Drafted first overall by the New York Islanders, he served as captain for both the Islanders and his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, achieving over 1,000 career points and 500 goals.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Olympic Gold Medal
2014
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World Junior Championships Gold Medal
2008
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World Junior Championships Gold Medal
2009
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CHL Player of the Year
2007
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1,000 Career NHL Points
2023
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500 Career NHL Goals
2025
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about John Tavares.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Forward
Jersey #: 91
Status: Active
Age: 35 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
Born: Mississauga, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 494
Assists: 620
Points: 1114
Teams: 5
Drafted: 2009
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Oshawa Generals London Knights SC Bern New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs
John Tavares plays for 5 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Islanders in 2009.