By now we’ve all read the Athletics’ Pierre LeBrun’s piece on the option of a sign-and-trade for New York Islanders John Tavares. If a team really wants John Tavares, a sign-and-trade is their best bet to jump the queue and try to get their man.
There’s also no question this is likely the best option at this point for the New York Islanders to get anything back for John Tavares if he leaves.
For what it’s worth I think it’s going to be Steven Stamkos situation all over again. Tavares is going to speak to suitors and just decide to stay on Long Island.