With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer’s unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares.
As the most talented player available in this summer’s free-agent market, Tavares is poised to land the biggest contract of his career. While there’s no indication yet what his asking price might be, it could go as high as $12-million annually on a seven-year deal.
Since last summer, Tavares’ future with the Islanders has become a hot topic among NHL followers. Will the 27-year-old Islanders captain re-sign with the only NHL club he’s ever played for?