Did he really say that kid? LmfaoTavares shades Barzal in his press conference. 'That kid who won the Calder' Haha. That kid.
Did he really say that kid? Lmfao
Tavares played like absolute dog**** last year. Barzal was taking defensive pressure of off Tavares, not the other way around.
This is like the last few days before Stamkos re-signed and Bolts fans were saying how he was their 5th most important player at best and they were better off without him and his busted leg ruining their cap. Or Toronto fans right after he re-signed about how they didn't actually want him anyway.
Tavares shades Barzal in his press conference. 'That kid who won the Calder' Haha. That kid.
Woah, hold on a second. He spells his name Mat? Just one t?
You can check the threads on the Islanders boards for the last 6 months. People have been saying he mailed it in this year because he was preparing to leave. Obviously they were right.
Facts in favour of him mailing it in: Fans worried he was going to leave trashing him
Facts in favour of him NOT mailing it in: him going PPG on a terrible team
Barzal was better than JT was at even strength. We said this last year when it was happening. The eye test says this, the stats test said this. It's Barzal's team now. Isles have young talent on the way. As much as it hurts Isles fans for JT now coming back. As I said in threads leading up to whomever signed him. The latter part of his contract is going to hurt. Barzal already outpointed JT in his rookie season.That’s what happens when the kid outshines you, out scores you, and captivates the fan base.
Once again: Tavares put in a poor effor this year compared to years past, especially as the season wore on. He seemed listless and just going through the motions.
The only reason his stats are what they are is because Barzal took the other team’s focus away from him.
Anyone who watched the games saw this.
84 pts and outpointed by a 20 year old Center in an all run and gun. Or atleast this is what I was told. I wonder which narrative is more true.Rationalize all you want, 84 points =/= dog****
Tavares played like absolute dog**** last year. Barzal was taking defensive pressure of off Tavares, not the other way around.
Have to presume Mathews has no heat on him now. So 85 plus points a year are in the bag now.We'll see how Barzal does now that JT isn't there to take some of the heat off of him.