Right now the New York Islanders captain has 537 points (235G, 302A) over eight NHL seasons. With his current 0.9 points per game, a healthy JT averages 75 points per season. On this pace, it should take him just short of eleven NHL seasons to catch the current Isles points leader, Bryan Trottier.
It’s not going to be easy but Tavares, who turns 27 next month, could possibly catch Trottier, that is barring any serious injuries. Say he does catch Trottier and surpasses him, but never wins the cup. Would JT be considered the best player to have worn the blue and orange?