Kukla's Korner Hockey
All The New York Islanders Can Do Is Wait For A Decision On John Tavares
by Paul on 06/28/18 at 04:58 PM ET
Comments (0)
from Andrew Gross of Newsday,
A league source indicated on Thursday there was no timetable for Tavares to make his decision but the clock is certainly ticking.
The NHL’s free agent market opens on Sunday following a five-day negotiation period.
The Islanders are the only team that can offer Tavares, the face of the franchise since he was selected first overall in 2009, an eight-year deal while the other teams are limited to seven-year offers. But that advantage expires on Sunday so it seems logical that if Tavares chooses to remain with the Islanders, he will agree to a deal before then.
The Islanders reportedly started the bidding with an eight-year, $88-million deal but the intense competition for his services means he may well receive a deal worth $12 million annually, if not more. The Islanders have an NHL-high $32.8 million in salary cap space, per CapFriendly.com.
If Tavares does reach the open market, he will become the highest-profile unrestricted free agent in NHL history.
Filed in: NHL Teams, New York Islanders, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Tags: john+tavares
Comments
Be the first to comment.
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Losing Streak Continues For The New York Rangers
A Point Earned For Kelly McCrimmon
Video- Greatest Hits Of This Century
COVID Precaution For The Coaching Staff Of The Vegas Golden Knights
About Kukla's Korner Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at pk@kuklaskorner.com