The New York Islanders have completely turned around as a franchise in the last two months, and are slowly coaxing John Tavares off the ledge to stay with the organization.
Darren Dreger of TSN broke the news via Twitter, which was met with a flurry of activity from Islanders faithful.
More on Insider Trading. Tavares is now focusing on negotiations with the Islanders on an extension. Daily discussions last two weeks…
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 14, 2018
According to reports, Lamoriello has been in near-daily contact with both Tavares and his agent, Pat Brisson, since before taking the reigns of the organization.