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I am all for overpaying Tavares by a bit if it guarantees we sign him. He is an actual star player.
This is my point re: these Tavares discussions. In what world do any of you people see Tavares leaving the Islanders for 7/9.5 to come to New Jersey?
This is my point re: these Tavares discussions. In what world do any of you people see Tavares leaving the Islanders for 7/9.5 to come to New Jersey? Why would he do that when Islanders will offer him at least the same money at 8 and I cant imagine Montreal, Vegas etc will be in same ballpark. I just dont get it.
This is my point re: these Tavares discussions. In what world do any of you people see Tavares leaving the Islanders for 7/9.5 to come to New Jersey? Why would he do that when Islanders will offer him at least the same money at 8 and I cant imagine Montreal, Vegas etc will be in same ballpark. I just dont get it.
Money is one thing but he's probably tired of being on a crap team and with the quick turnaround we had, he wouldn't have to move far and would get to play for a legit franchise in a legit arena.
As for Montreal, I wouldn't go there because their team sucks and even if they offer him 12M$ per year, with the taxes here in Mtl, it would equal the same salary he'd make in NJ or NY. If he's looking to finish his career on a crap team where everyone will be on his case if he doesn't score every other game (see the hate for Carey Price if not convinced), I don't know what to say.
NJ is a nice area, the team is on the up rise and he wouldn't have to be the savior, which might be enticing for someone like JT.
i would counter that by asking why anyone would want to sign with the islanders, let alone one of the best forwards in the league?
devils got kovalchuk. one of the bigger ufa signings of all time
anyway it's not like they live in newark
sort of but it's not like he re-signed before July 1st. He had talks with other teams and flew out to LA.He was already on the team. Completely different scenario.
no high profile UFA, including Shattenkirk, has ever chosen NJ.
devils got kovalchuk. one of the bigger ufa signings of all time
anyway it's not like they live in newark
Like Tavares - He was a Devil. They retained him.
And you are preaching to the choir. I think NJ should be a prime destination. Ive argued that passionately on the main board. But it just isn't. Sorry.
This is my point re: these Tavares discussions. In what world do any of you people see Tavares leaving the Islanders for 7/9.5 to come to New Jersey? Why would he do that when Islanders will offer him at least the same money at 8 and I cant imagine Montreal, Vegas etc will be in same ballpark. I just dont get it.
I don't think Tavares is signing here just because every team will try to go after him if he makes it to July 1. I'm just saying I don't think those reasons are going to prevent from signing here. I don't think Ray is going to be like we haven't got a big ufa before so there's no point.
Devils got Butcher last offseason and he was sought after by multiple teams. I know it's very different but still never know and it's not guarenteed
im not saying there's a 100% success rate. I agree with you that I don't think the Devils will get him -- just not for the reasons you stated.Lol i never said Ray would say this gee whiz. I just dont think he will succeed. I think Carlson is a unique opportunity of elite top line UFA + positoin of critical need + player who will potentially choose NJ. Need to get Carlson.
Butcher was outstanding. Big part of that was playing time/opportunity. But that did not play with Vesey the year before or their own guy Kerfoot either (since you are using examples).
Presently the Islanders aren’t the most stable organization in the NHL. He’s not a lock to resign there. 50/50. I never thought Parise was leaving until the very end. Anything is possible until he decides.
Yes agreed but Parise didn't randomly go to Buffalo for very close money. He went to what he considered an extroadinary situation that pulled him away from NJ. Nothing about NJ - including $ and term - will be extroadinary enough for Tavares.
Than why hasn’t he signed?
Are Tavares and Hall buds from any Canada teams? Plying with a MVP caliber player in Hall is another incentive.