Tavares in Arizona

[ClassLessCoyote]

Tavares won't come to AZ even if everything with the Coyotes is going right. We don't need the Coyotes to ever be in cap hell.

 

[BOGO]

The Coyotes cannot have nice things.

 

[AZviaNJ]

0% chance.

He has a few big reasons to leave the Islanders:

1. Unstable ownership situation
2. Uncertain arena situation
3. Lack of on-ice success

All of those also apply here.

I suspect we would 31/31 on his list. This is the last nhl team he would consider. Not going to happen.

You're being overly optimistic. I'd rate it 32/31....Seattle has a better shot of signing him than we do

 

[AZviaNJ]

Why would he leave his present home for AZ?? Get the Islanders a goalie and they are probably in the playoffs.

Kulomin, Halak, DeHaan and Hickey ($14M+ AAV) all roll off. They have 2 lottery picks and two 2nds on top of Barzal, Beauvillier, Bellows, etc. They're moving back to Long Island. They need a coaching change/different philosophy which will allow less shots...once that happens the Islanders will be regulars in the playoffs.

Many good reason for Tavares to resign with NYI.

 

[rt]

Wonder about Ulf Samuelsson as HC in Long Island.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Wonder about Ulf Samuelsson as HC in Long Island.

They need a defensive minded, ideally experienced HC. Dare we say.....never mind.

 

[rt]

They need a defensive minded, ideally experienced HC. Dare we say.....never mind.

I remember Tippett saying that Samuelsson did a perfect job running camp pending his arrival (he was a late hire after Gretzky abruptly quite very late into the off-season due to bankruptcy drama) because Samuelsson was very, very similar in terms of philosophy and approach. If Samuelsson is a less stubborn, but less accomplished Tippett, he might be a better fit, and a better bargain than Tippett himself would be.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I remember Tippett saying that Samuelsson did a perfect job running camp pending his arrival (he was a late hire after Gretzky abruptly quite very late into the off-season due to bankruptcy drama) because Samuelsson was very, very similar in terms of philosophy and approach. If Samuelsson is a less stubborn, but less accomplished Tippett, he might be a better fit, and a better bargain than Tippett himself would be.

I still maintain that Ulf is the reason why we, and then later the Rangers, had so much success with their defense.

 

[Mosby]

I think the Isles need a goalie before a coaching change. It's probably time to dump Garth Snow too. He shouldn't have sat on his hands at the deadline.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

LI would be fine by me for Tippett next year. I just don't want him in the Western Conference.

 

[azcanuck]

Haha He wants off of Long Island that much is clear. He will go to a marquee franchise. And the Coyotes are LAST in that category.
What is less then 0.00 percent?

 

[Heldig]

I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.

 

[FinnishCoyote]

I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.

I think he goes to San Jose, if he leaves

 

[AZviaNJ]

I think the Isles need a goalie before a coaching change. It's probably time to dump Garth Snow too. He shouldn't have sat on his hands at the deadline.

It's such a mess, the Islanders lead in the NHL in GA, but also their goalies have the most saves. They play AHL quality defense. While the goalies haven't been great...structure and coaching have been worse.....and the GM, well he should be packing his bags in the next week.

 

[Tad Mikowski]

Look I don't claim to know near as much about this stuff as you guys do, but even I know that this is just silly.

 

[cobra427]

I used to think there is no way we can attract, pay for, and sign Tavares, still do, but..... On ice, AZ would be a perfect place for Tavares, assuming we extend OEL, with all our young talent, pretty solid D core, and goal tending. If we are going to pay big money for anyone, I would do it for a solid young 1D in OEL and a solid young 1C in Tavares. Stay under 5 mill for any other contracts moving forward.

Assume we can afford it, how many other teams have the cap space and young talent? Assume he wants off the islanders for whatever reason. Chayka has made some pretty amazing moves, so you never know.

 

[azcanuck]

I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.

just like Stamkos was supposed to? probably not.
What is the most likely scenario? The Islanders trade his rights so Tavares can get a bigger contract and it's less of a hit to the team that receives him.
He is leaving Long island and a more probable destination is Montreal.

 

[Mangosteen]

My gut is telling me the Panthers.. Hope not but we shall see

 

[Grimes]

My gut is telling me the Panthers.. Hope not but we shall see

Interesting. They did unload a bumch of cap last year, but that would be a strange and very uncertain plan.

I could also see Detroit making a push, they seem to be struggling with the idea of a rebuild and went hard for Stamkos. If Vegas gets out of the first round I could see them make a push too and would help attract Neal. I think they still need to prove to McPhee they are for real, even though he overpaid for Tatar (still fits their age group) to make that large of a splash that essentially ends any mass building of prospects.

 

[RABBIT]

I hope Tavares stays with the Islanders. I feel for their fans.

 

[Grimes]

I hope Tavares stays with the Islanders. I feel for their fans.

Same.

 

[RemoAZ]

I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.

Toronto gets bounced in the 1st round because their defense sucks.
We win the #1 pick.
Toronto signs Tavares.
We trade the #1 for Matthews.
Has the same chance of happening as me getting hit by lightning or winning the Powerball...

 

[Bonsai Tree]

If we get stable ownership with a new barn under construction, I could see Tavares and a lot of other UFA's coming here because they can raise a family without groupies camped out outside their home and without a throng of media. We have 2 reporters following the team, none on a full time basis. This makes Arizona a team which should be able to attract a Tavares in the future.

 

[Ebb]

If we get stable ownership with a new barn under construction, I could see Tavares and a lot of other UFA's coming here because they can raise a family without groupies camped out outside their home and without a throng of media. We have 2 reporters following the team, none on a full time basis. This makes Arizona a team which should be able to attract a Tavares in the future.

Your assuming they don't like the attention and just want to be "regular guys." Some UFAs may like a break from fans or the media, but would probably get tired of it somewhat quickly (a season or two).

 

[BOGO]

Tavares sucks (am I doing it right?)