John Tavares is silencing the haters

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares, looking faster and more competitive than last season, leads the team in scoring after three games and is well on his way to silencing those who have doubted his ability.

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OMAR: Ahead of the season, myself and Leafs fans alike really wanted John Tavares to silence the haters who have been saying, oh, he's washed and he can't play anymore. And so far, it looks like he's starting to do that. When it comes to the second line, he's having an active role. He seems angrier and faster and quicker and more easy to respond in scrums.

He's making big plays. He's leading the team in scoring so far. And it seems like every single game, he has at least one or two high-danger scoring chances. I mean, that's literally all we asked for. So if you're a person that's still trying to say that Tavares is washed and Tavares can't play anymore, that he's an anchor on the line, watch him play now, and continue watching for the rest of the season because I really do think he's starting to turn over not a new leaf but definitely a more impactful one here.