On the New York Islanders and John Tavares …
Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on the NHL Network talking about the New York Islanders and John Tavares. Friedman said he believes the Islanders and Lou Lamoriello had a good meeting with Tavares last week, and that the Islanders went this route as they believed the Tavares was leaning towards signing elsewhere. They decided that they need to make a change.
“And I think they’re back in the game. I’m not guaranteeing anything, but I think they’re back in the game.