In July, we asked out readers to take a look ahead at the free agent class of 2018 and determine who would be the very best option available. The instructions were to decide who was the best player, among those who would actually make it to free agency.
At that point, just a few weeks after the 2017 free agent frenzy had occurred, almost 66% of our readers picked John Tavares, believing he’d make it to the open market.
Has that changed with the knowledge that the Islanders will have a new home at Belmont Park within the next few years? Is Tavares going to re-sign with the only franchise he’s ever known?
Obviously, none of us can know for sure until Tavares signs a contract making him one of the highest paid players in the league, or July 1st rolls around. But, where does your confidence lie at this point? Vote below and explain what you think will play out over the next few months.
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As crazy as it sounds…. the way the Rangers So mismanage their own assets, and seemingly have no long term plan, it wouldn’t shock to see him end up in a Blueshirt
Rangers are strapped cap wise, otherwise he’d be perfect for their need at center.
Except the fact that the Rangers are built mostly on homegrown talent. And the fact that they’ve been to the playoffs 12 of the last 13 seasons. I know it still stings that you guys took DiPietro when you could’ve had Lundqvist. Time to move on.
Not with the Islanders or else he would be signed an extension already.
Everybody said that about Stampkos and he ended up taking a discount to stay at the last minute.
True, but we’re taking about the Islanders.
He said he wouldn’t discuss a contract extension in season, so that’s partially why he hasn’t resigned.
Carolina. The new owner is going to make a huge splash.