It’s troubling times for New York Islanders fans. The anxiety about John Tavares’ contract negotiations, in addition to the regular anxiety that comes with being an Islanders fan, is overwhelming.
So yesterday, when it came out that Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and general manager Marc Bergevin have discussed the idea of acquiring John Tavares, it’s understandable when fans feel uneasy.
Here’s the exact quote from Richard Labbe:
Of note this AM at #Habs golf tourney: G.Molson saying he and GM Bergevin hold discussions regarding star players,”including (John) Tavares’
— Richard Labbé (@Richardlabbe) September 11, 2017
Taking off the blue and orange shades for a moment let’s talk about why Tavares’ name would come up in trade discussion.