Tavares skates with Maple Leafs for first time

John Tavares took part in a team skate with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time Wednesday.

The center signed a seven-year, $77 million contract with Toronto on July 1, leaving the New York Islanders as a free agent.
"He's fun to watch, and fun to be out on the ice with. He's creating a lot," Maple Leafs forward Josh Leivo told the Toronto Sun. "He had a couple of weeks off (after getting married Aug. 4), so he's looking to get back into things, but he's always looking great."
Tavares scored during a scrimmage on minor league goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo.
"Yeah, he's good," Kaskisuo said. "He owned the puck out there."

Tavares did not speak to reporters Wednesday.
Zach Hyman, who is projected to play with Mitchell Marner on a line with Tavares, also participated.
"He's easy to talk to and he'll fit in really well with our group," Hyman said of Tavares. "He's really strong on the puck and makes plays. It will be exciting to have him in camp and see him do all that stuff. It's coming down to [September] now. Over the next few weeks, more guys will filter back in, and we're ready."