New York Islanders hockey in a post-John Tavares world. It’s a possibility no Islanders fan wants to consider, and rightfully so. It’s an uncomfortable narrative for a 2017-18 team that started with so much promise and ended in a spectacular collapse.
On July 1, the face of the franchise and the best thing to happen to the organization since the dynasty will become a free agent and will have offers lined up from nearly every team in the NHL, including the Isles.
With the Islanders playoff hopes well in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to start thinking about what the team has to do if Tavares decides to head for greener pastures.