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Listing the concerns of the Maple Leafs as training camp looms goes something like this:

Sign Mitch Marner, mute any talk about Mike Babcock’s future, get Zach Hyman and Travis Dermott healthy, set a plan on defence with newcomers Tyson Barrie and Cody Ceci, determine a backup goalie, and integrate the new assistant coaches and any other recent player additions.

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What the club shouldn’t fret about is John Tavares, spared scrutiny after being as good as advertised in the first of his seven-year, $77-million US contract. He had a team-high 47 goals, recorded 93 points (including the playoffs), and didn’t miss a game.

While Tavares agreed on Wednesday during an informal workout that he’s enjoying the calm compared to one summer ago when he was talk of the town, that doesn’t mean he’s in cruise mode.

He was certainly working up a sweat with a group of teammates, old and new, including offensive drills with GTA pal Jason Spezza. Tavares is approaching his 11th NHL season.