Will he stay or will he go?
That’s the big question for the Islanders when it comes to John Tavares. It has been all season, which ended without a postseason attached. The 27-year-old center will be an unrestricted free agent with the expiration of his six-year, $33 million deal.
Tavares didn’t announce his decision after his exit meeting Monday at Northwell Health Ice Center, but he said he hopes to be back.
“I love it here,” Tavares said.
Yet the captain also said of his decision, “I think I’ve earned the right to take my time.