I’ve officially reached my limit. I’ve spilled more words and thoughts on the John Tavares Situation (okay, not as many as Dan) and I can’t do anymore, beyond the obligatory farewells once the deed is finally done.
The franchise center dragged out his “maybe I’ll sign with the Islanders, but you know maybe I won’t” situation past the eight-year extension deadline — as is his right, and he earned that, and thanks for the memories and the absolute class and the shootouts and OT backchecks (heh), etc. — but for me it’s time to move on, even if somehow the Isles are still in contention for his services.