After scoring his 500th career goal, there shouldn't be much debate over enshrining former Toronto captain.

John Tavares one day will get the call welcoming him to the Hall. Article content

That’s not yet a fact, but it’s our opinion as the Maple Leafs centre continues to make a substantial impact in his 17th season in the National Hockey League. Article content Article content

There shouldn’t be much debate whether Tavares will be in the Hockey Hall of Fame when his career is done.

As the HHOF class of 2025 gets prepared to be officially inducted on Monday night, Tavares continues to put the passage of time in its place as he remains a key player with the Leafs.

At 35, Tavares is in the thick of what the Leafs, who had a full day off on Thursday, do.

Before games in the National

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