John Tavares’ Free Agency Looms Large For Islanders

By Steve Silverman
It is T-minus 25 days and counting for John Tavares and the New York Islanders.
When the last page of the June calendar has been pulled from the wall, Tavares will have an opportunity to gauge his real value in the NHL.
He has a pretty good idea now, but that’s not good enough. Barring a late and shocking decision to re-sign with the Islanders, Tavares will open it up to bidders around Gary Bettman’s 31-team league and then decide the best place to call home
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