New York Islanders: Brisson and Tavares Still Talking To Teams

It appears that John Tavares is still unsure if he’s coming back to the New York Islanders. His agent, Pat Brisson, said they’re speaking with all six teams still.

Well, we were wrong. It appeared like yesterday John Tavares was going to tell the New York Islanders if he planned to return or not, but here we are, on day six of Tavares Watch.

Islanders Twitter, including myself, is a mess. We’re losing our collective minds awaiting the most important decision (player wise) this franchise has seen in a long time. Is this what it’s like to be tortured? Because the mental and emotional stress I’ve been through this week has me on the brink of cracking.

According to John Tavares’ agent Pat Brisson, they are still talking to all six teams, no one is ruled out. Not one team has been told they’re out of the mix yet, which is driving anxiety levels through the rough on Long Island.

By now, we figured the list would be shrunk down, but according to Brisson on Sirius XM NHL, that isn’t the case. I’m not saying that it means he isn’t coming back, but this certainly isn’t the best of signs for the Islanders.

If anything it shows that they have just a good of a chance as any of the other remaining teams, unlike our original thoughts of the Islanders getting the edge. Keep in mind, he can still make the most money with the Islanders because they can offer him the eighth year, unlike any of the other teams.

That eighth year goes away at midnight tonight, so if it’s the Islanders he chooses it should be wrapped up today.

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Islanders fans, try to remain calm. It’s a lot easier said than done but it’s out of our control. If you’re over 21 might I suggest an adult beverage to help you through this trying time? We’re all in this together, for good or for bad.