However, Tavares isn't paying the criticis no mind as Tavares is working hard this off-season to arrive as a leaner, stronger, and a faster version of himself when the�Maple Leafs'�season gets ready to roll.
"I'm always trying to tweak things and work on things as best I can,» Tavares said in a recent interview. «For me, obviously just trying to be a little quicker, a little lighter on my feet. I think that's really important . I've done some really good work there with the development staff already, and I like where things have started.»