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Mathew Barzal, Islanders put John Tavares in the rearview mirror
By Andrew Gross [email protected] @AGrossNewsday
Updated September 13, 2018 5:41 PM
I am loving what I am reading. I know it is better to temper expectations. But I am expecting a career year for Barzal this season. I am looking for him even being better this season knowing the player Barzal is. It isn't just the points, but I think he is going to take a leadership role on and off the ice. This I know, Barzal has not let his fans down yet, I know he is not going to stop improving. He is going to do all he can do to help the Isles improve this season.
By Andrew Gross [email protected] @AGrossNewsday
Updated September 13, 2018 5:41 PM
“John is a great player and it’s tough to replace him but now that’s over with and we’ve got to look ahead,” Barzal, who won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year in June, said on Thursday at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow. “Yeah, I’m excited for the challenge and we’ve got a lot of other guys here that I’m assuming are excited to fill a bigger role and maybe get some more power-play time or some more ice time. A lot of guys are going to have to step up.”
I am loving what I am reading. I know it is better to temper expectations. But I am expecting a career year for Barzal this season. I am looking for him even being better this season knowing the player Barzal is. It isn't just the points, but I think he is going to take a leadership role on and off the ice. This I know, Barzal has not let his fans down yet, I know he is not going to stop improving. He is going to do all he can do to help the Isles improve this season.