It’s no secret that the 2016-17 season was an off year for the captain, but then again, with how atrocious the season was for the Islanders in general, considerations have to be taken.
John Tavares tied his second-worst season total with 66 points, and he only played in 59 games that season (2013-14). After a slow start under Jack Capuano, the Islanders managed to pick themselves up under Head Coach Doug Weight with a strong second-half effort, Tavares included.
From October through December, former Head Coach Jack Capuano shuffled Tavares’ linemates more than a pack of cards at a Blackjack table in Atlantic City.