Soooooooo if they were never discussion extensions previously, what have they been talking about this whole time?
If they have been talking about nothing regarding extensions (as kind of indicated by Dregers wording) and they are going to him for input about team and organization architecture, thats not a good thing for Isles fans, you dont want your star play beginning to have a seat in front office decisions
Malkin (Isles owner) met with Brisson (JT’s agent) in LA throughout the year, but Tavares’ camp never wanted to talk numbers.
Since Lamoriello took over, it’s been reported that he has been in contact with Tavares’ camp almost daily on the direction he want to take the team in, so I would that assume covers everything from on-ice personnel, coaching staff, culture, play style, structure, etc.
Lou Lamoriello doesn’t answer to anyone but the crest, and fired Snow and Weight who Tavares was very close with, so your theory that Tavares has a seat in the front office is not a well informed theory in my opinion.
Arthur Staple has said all season that Tavares is looking for reasons to stay, and by communicating with him daily, Lamoriello is trying to do just that. No need to overthink it.