Former New York Islanders player and legend of the game Mike Bossy was recently on Montréal radio talking about all things hockey when it seems at one point he suggests that the Islanders should trade Tavares to the Canadiens for a list of players.
It’s true. He brings it up after a commercial break unprovoked. But Bossy only brings it up as part of a thought experiment regarding a failed Montréal trade some eight years ago.
(Catch the full interview here. But FYI it’s all in french. )
The Trade
In 2009 it is rumored that then Montréal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey had a deal worked out with the Tampa Bay Lightning to trade Max Pacioretty, P.