John Tavares
Canada
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John Tavares is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2009 NHL entry draft, he was selected first overall by the New York Islanders, for whom he played nine seasons and served as captain for five seasons. He also served as the captain of the Maple Leafs from 2019 through 2024.
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Aug 18, 2026
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He testified in court about his decision to sign with the Maple Leafs in a tax battle over a $77M deal.
The case draws Conservative attention to tax fairness and the impact of high marginal rates on attracting top talent, supporting lower-tax arguments.