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Several weeks ago, I read Okposo and Fran Nielsen articles, where they made comments similar to JT's. Nielsen was blunter, saying some players were a little too comfortable with their nhl roster spots and did not work hard enough All three have spoken about how pleased they r with the upgrades and think competition will push players to ring their best effort.
http://nypost.com/2014/09/09/why-john-tavares-is-optimistic-about-the-islanders/
Why John Tavares is optimistic about the Islanders
"I think obviously goaltending was a big thing,†Tavares told The Post on Tuesday at an NHL event at a Newark high school, his team having signed starter Jaroslav Halak to a four-year, $18 million deal, and added established backup Chad Johnson on a two-year, $2.6 million deal.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...for-isles-to-produce-1.9340100?obref=obinsite
It's no longer about rebuilding: It's time for Isles to produce
"They're looking to push everyone and they expect more from everyone. That's what the message was at the end of the season, that it wasn't good enough and it's not going to be tolerated," Tavares said.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...103?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Three questions for the Islanders entering training camp
http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/H...beginning-with-exhibition-games-at-Mile-One/1
Tavares expects Isles to show a winning attitude, beginning with exhibition games at Mile One
“100 per cent,†Tavares said over the phone Tuesday. “We’ve had enough of it (losing). Last year especially was extremely disappointing. We were never really in it last year and that was the frustrating part.
http://nypost.com/2014/09/09/why-john-tavares-is-optimistic-about-the-islanders/
Why John Tavares is optimistic about the Islanders
"I think obviously goaltending was a big thing,†Tavares told The Post on Tuesday at an NHL event at a Newark high school, his team having signed starter Jaroslav Halak to a four-year, $18 million deal, and added established backup Chad Johnson on a two-year, $2.6 million deal.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...for-isles-to-produce-1.9340100?obref=obinsite
It's no longer about rebuilding: It's time for Isles to produce
"They're looking to push everyone and they expect more from everyone. That's what the message was at the end of the season, that it wasn't good enough and it's not going to be tolerated," Tavares said.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...103?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Three questions for the Islanders entering training camp
http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/H...beginning-with-exhibition-games-at-Mile-One/1
Tavares expects Isles to show a winning attitude, beginning with exhibition games at Mile One
“100 per cent,†Tavares said over the phone Tuesday. “We’ve had enough of it (losing). Last year especially was extremely disappointing. We were never really in it last year and that was the frustrating part.
