It seems like a long shot, but the Tampa Bay Lightning are reportedly meeting with free agent center John Tavares this week.
Tavares meeting with Dallas, Tor, Isles, SJ and Tampa between today and Wednesday in LA.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 25, 2018
With all that we’ve talked about the Lightning’s salary cap concerns especially in 2019-20 and beyond, it’s still a bit surprising that Steve Yzerman is taking the opportunity to meet with Tavares and make his pitch. Yzerman has a few things going for him though: Tavares’ childhood friend Steven Stamkos, a great place to live, year round golf, and no state income tax.