Toronto Maple Leafs fans are excited about John Tavares joining the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about the team’s latest acquisition, John Tavares.
The Mississauga, Ont.-born player announced his decision to join Toronto’s team Sunday, posting a picture of himself at a young age sleeping in Maple Leafs bedding.
“Not everyday you can live a childhood dream,” he wrote.
The tweet has been shared thousands of times, with many welcoming him to the team and back to the city, and some heralding it as “the best Canada Day gift ever.”