John Tavares | |||
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Tavares with the Islanders during round one, game five of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs | |||
Born |
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | September 20, 1990||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Islanders SC Bern | ||
National team |
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NHL Draft |
1st overall, 2009 New York Islanders | ||
Playing career | 2009–present |
John Tavares (born September 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is the current captain of the Maple Leafs.