John Tavares signed a four-year $17.52 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. It has an average annual value of $4.38 million.

One of hockey’s most well-respected, well-rounded veterans gave his hometown team a hometown discount, a couple of younger players signed the longest contracts still available to them and trade dominos began falling Friday around the NHL.

Veteran center John Tavares has signed a four-year contract extension to remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs, saying the move "made the most sense and was the best fit."