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Reflecting on his decision to join the Maple Leafs nearly seven years ago, Tavares stated, &#8220;Aside from not being able to help bring a Stanley Cup here, it\u2019s been everything I could hope for. In fact, it\u2019s been even better than I thought, to be honest.&#8221; \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tavares, a native of the Toronto area, emphasized his commitment to the team, saying, &#8220;I would love to stay and hope it works out. I think that&#8217;s, that&#8217;s my goal and my intention.&#8221; His dedication to the Maple Leafs is evident, and he remains focused on contributing to the team&#8217;s success. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Maple Leafs have also been active in strengthening their roster. Recently, they acquired defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the team on July 1, 2024. Ekman-Larsson, a seasoned defenseman with a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers in June 2024, brings valuable experience to the Maple Leafs&#8217; defensive lineup. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search12\ue201<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, goaltender Anthony Stolarz is set to return to the lineup after an eight-week absence due to injury. 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