John Tavares and Free Agency

[Filthy Dangles]

In 200 days, one of the top superstars in the game will be an UFA. There were serious rumblings about NYI losing him due to them not being a contender and the amount of $ he would command as a UFA. With NYI now seemingly being in contention, you have to wonder how that changes things.

Do you think he'll re-sign with the Islanders? Just taking a peak at HFNYI, they seem to have second thoughts on whether Tavares will sign back with the club and even guaging what his trade value might be. I can't see them trading him when having the team season they are having. Is there any possibility they let him walk and hit UFA?

What kind of deal will he sign? You'd have to think it's close to 9-10 AAV over 7-8 years. Would you even give him that kind of deal if your team could sign him?

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[Jester9881]

There's a small vocal minority on NYIHF that are worried he wont sign. He's not going anywhere

 

[tony d]

Option 2. Still think he ends up going elsewhere as a free agent.

 

[Voight]

If he stays on the Islanders, I imagine he wont go lower than 12 million. He might take a discount to sign elsewhere.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

As someone who usually thinks that big name free agents will resign, and that it is mostly media driven the thought that they might leave. I legitimately think Tavares will leave. He won't be traded. But I absolutely could see him finding a new home for himself come July.

 

[CBJx614]

It's not just gonna depend on whether they're contenders or not, he wants to know that they're going to have a building to play in for the length of his contract.

 

[LordNeverLose]

I think the real hurdle is the stadium situation, as others have mentioned. If they get that sorted out I expect him to re-sign. If they don't I'd say it's more likely than not he leaves.

No chance they trade him though.

 

[trick9]

He'll sign elsewhere.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

He's been pretty effective this year. Very productive and he is making my prediction of being a top 5 scorer in the NHL before the year looking good thus far. Saying that, I can see some logic in the NY Isles walking away from him if he does not take a home town discount. I would be worried signing JT to a long term 10+M contract at his age as much as I admire him as a player and pro.

 

[luki here]

I'd like to trade him tbh. We could get a haul and I am not liking his game, despite him scoring a lot (bad turnovers annoy me mainly). Besides, even if we trade him at the deadline he could theoretically re-sign with us. I don't want to hand out such a huge chunk of money to one player mainly. If he were willing to sign for a stamkos-like deal that would change everything.

 

[KevinRedkey]

He's the only big name UFA I've thought has a legit chance as walking. I'm on the fence, personally.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Either NYI pays him top dollar or he takes a discount with Tampa Bay.

 

[Note Worthy]

He would look great centering Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz

 

[RMimagery]

90% chance he stays. If you know the type of person he is, he will do what he can to work it out on the island and finish what he started.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

90% chance he stays. If you know the type of person he is, he will do what he can to work it out on the island and finish what he started.

I didn't know you were personal friends with him?

 

[boredmale]

I am on the side it's all about the arena, if the arena is not an issue I am fairly certain he signs with the Islanders. If the arena is an issue then I am not so sure. My guess though no matter where he signs he won't take hometown discount like his last contract

 

[Habs10025]

New York Islanders will offer 8 years 90 million 11 250 000 per season John Tavares will resign

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Buh Bye to NYI.

 

[tacogeoff]

Packing his bags and heading to Vegas

 

[42]

He'll go to the highest bidder and probably not a Canadian team due to higher taxes.

 

[RMimagery]

I didn't know you were personal friends with him?

Apparently, you cannot read.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Either NYI pays him top dollar or he takes a discount with Tampa Bay.

I would die of joy