The funniest aspect about the John Tavares Contract Encyclopedia is that it started with the most un-John Tavares-like thing of all: an interesting quote.
In July of 2016, while in Toronto to train and take in a Blue Jays game, Tavares did a Sportsnet radio hit with host Andrew Walker. When Walker jokingly asked Tavares about possibly joining his hometown Maple Leafs when his Islanders contract was up in two seasons, Tavares shot him down immediately and decisively.
I would not count on that. I think I’ve shown my commitment, my appreciation and my desire to play on Long Island.