Ever since the New York Islanders won the 2009 NHL Lottery, it feels like the hockey world has been speculating that John Tavares would not be an Islander. Despite Tavares constantly repeating his team is the Islanders the speculation never seems to end.
This past summer on the all-sports radio station, Sportsnet 590 in Toronto, Tavares once again said he wanted to be an Islander for life. Because of the Islanders poor play this season speculation of Tavares leaving has ramped up again when his contract ends after next season.
Finally, this week Tavares set the record straight once again when he spoke to Newsday’s Steven Marcus.