New York Islanders Daily Links: Tavares Isn’t Leaving

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In what’s supposed to be a quiet time for hockey news the Islanders have kept themselves busy with the new owners, the possible location change and now the franchise player, the captain puts the Toronto rumors to bed.

Brian Compton writes how John Tavares has shown his loyalty to the New York Islanders. Last year in a “down year” he had 70 points on the season and led the Islanders to their first playoff series win in 23 years.

When he went a Toronto sports talk show, obviously the question came up if he would return to his home area.

“I think I’ve always showed my commitment, my appreciation and my desire to play on Long Island,” Tavares told Sportsnet 590. “I would love for that to continue for the long haul. I think you look at some of the greatest players in the game have been able to spend their entire career somewhere. I hope I’m in that same position.”

Garth Snow has talked about extending Tavares next summer, the summer before he hits free agency. Hopefully he does because I don’t think I can handle a Tavares watch in 2018.

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Jackson Heil writes how the Islanders may have issues with re-signing Tavares due to the not so definite future of where they will be playing, and Snow has to be careful with him (ESNY)

One of our guys took a crack at disbanding the critique of consistency. A very well done and interesting look at that kind of criticism. (EOI)

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If you want some Canadian perspective on the Tavares quote check out Sportsnet (SN)