NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs

John Tavares and Patrick MarleauOn the New York Islanders and John Tavares …

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: John Tavares keeps maintaining that he wants to remain with the NY Islanders, but it’s unclear why he hasn’t been signed to a long-term contract extension already. It doesn’t have anything to do with a no-trade clause and is probably not about term or money.

Has to be his concerns over the franchises future – either their team personnel and/or the lack of a future arena.

If Tavares were to hit free agency next July 1st, he would be the most talented player to do so since the salary cap was introduced. Players like Tavares usually sign extensions well before the start of free agency. Steven…