"John does like to stay out there. Those extra minutes on his own are among Tavares' sacred rituals, to stay on top of his physical and mental well-being. Even after 17 years in the NHL, there are skills to hone, shots to perfect, faceoff techniques to fine-tune or details to extract."
"I know I've got a lot of good hockey left, but I know I'm not on the front nine. I think it's just like anything in life, when you mature and you experience things, you just appreciate things more and more. I just continue to love to play. I have that same feeling I did as a kid."
"Tavares has undergone a renaissance in his mid-30s, producing in recent years like he hadn't since arriving in Toronto ahead of a career-best 2018-19 season (47 goals and 88 points in 82 games)."
John Tavares remains committed to excellence despite being in the later stages of his NHL career. After practice ends, he stays on the ice for extended periods to refine skills, perfect shots, and work on faceoff techniques. At 35 years old, Tavares acknowledges he is not in the early phase of his career but maintains the same passion he felt as a child. His dedication has resulted in a renaissance, with recent production levels matching his career-best 2018-19 season. Beyond hockey, Tavares invests time in community causes including mental health initiatives, demonstrating a holistic approach to his life and career.
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