Tag Archives: John Tavares

Hello, anyone home in Newark?

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

For years as Devil fans all we’ve been hearing about is how the oodles of cap space we had and the improving team on the ice would both represent a more attractive destination for free agents and give us more … Continue reading →

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Tavares says goodbye to Islanders, chooses the hometown Maple Leafs

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Not everyday you can live a childhood dream pic.twitter.com/YUTKdfMALl — John Tavares (@91Tavares) July 1, 2018 John Tavares is going home. It sounds like it was a difficult decision for him to make. Shortly after Russia pulled a huge upset … Continue reading →

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Flyers bring back JVR, Tavares still silent as Canada Day hits

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

The biggest news still hasn’t come yet. It looks like John Tavares will not be accepting the Islanders’ eight-year max contract offer. Midnight is about to hit and still nothing on his decision. Maybe it’s gonna be a wait for … Continue reading →

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Tavares decision looming on eve of Canada Day

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

On what’s already been a intriguing day due to a wild and crazy World Cup soccer match won by France over disappointing Argentina 4-3 in the knockout stage, it’s also decision time for John Tavares. What will he decide? It’s … Continue reading →

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Calm before…the calm? Crickets going into FA weekend

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

Usually FA binge day isn’t on the weekend, the last time I remember being home for July 1 was an ill-fated FA period for the Devils in 2012.  Granted, they didn’t lose key FA Zach Parise till the actual holiday … Continue reading →

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Rangers linked to Komarov, Nash may not play next year

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

It looks like the Rangers could be actually adding someone to the roster. They’ve been reportedly linked to soon to be former Maple Leaf Leo Komarov. The New York Rangers have been in talks with forward Leo Komarov on a … Continue reading →

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Tavares Watch continues

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

As the school year officially comes to a close, July 1 is fast approaching. Though I can’t recall the first day of the free agent frenzy ever coming out on a Sunday. It will this weekend with the usual assortment … Continue reading →

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Report: Islanders and Trotz close in

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

The expected is about to happen. Once Barry Trotz left his post with the Capitals after guiding them to their first Stanley Cup, he was going to become the next coach of the New York Islanders. The only question was … Continue reading →

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Rangers offseason crucial to future

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

It’s been a while since so much depended on the NHL Draft for the Rangers. A team used to postseason success, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for just the second time since Henrik Lundqvist was a rookie in … Continue reading →

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Lou cleans house, names self new Islanders GM

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

As expected, Lou Lamoriello wasted no time making changes. The new Islanders Team President cleaned house by firing both former GM Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight earlier this afternoon. The 75 years young Lou named himself the new general … Continue reading →

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