Pierre LeBrun: Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said there is zero chance that he would do a sign-and-trade involving John Tavares.
Jonathan Davis: “Continuing to hear from sources that Lou is doing his utmost to convince JT and his agent Pat Brisson that there is no need to meet with other teams when the free agency period opens on Sunday. Conversations are going on daily with the Isles and CAA.”
TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger says that newly hired head coach Barry Trotz has already spoken with pending UFA center John Tavares.