ClassLessCoyote
Staying classy
- Jun 10, 2009
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Tavares won't come to AZ even if everything with the Coyotes is going right. We don't need the Coyotes to ever be in cap hell.
You're being overly optimistic. I'd rate it 32/31....Seattle has a better shot of signing him than we do0% chance.
He has a few big reasons to leave the Islanders:
1. Unstable ownership situation
2. Uncertain arena situation
3. Lack of on-ice success
All of those also apply here.
I suspect we would 31/31 on his list. This is the last nhl team he would consider. Not going to happen.
Kulomin, Halak, DeHaan and Hickey ($14M+ AAV) all roll off. They have 2 lottery picks and two 2nds on top of Barzal, Beauvillier, Bellows, etc. They're moving back to Long Island. They need a coaching change/different philosophy which will allow less shots...once that happens the Islanders will be regulars in the playoffs.Why would he leave his present home for AZ?? Get the Islanders a goalie and they are probably in the playoffs.
They need a defensive minded, ideally experienced HC. Dare we say.....never mind.Wonder about Ulf Samuelsson as HC in Long Island.
I remember Tippett saying that Samuelsson did a perfect job running camp pending his arrival (he was a late hire after Gretzky abruptly quite very late into the off-season due to bankruptcy drama) because Samuelsson was very, very similar in terms of philosophy and approach. If Samuelsson is a less stubborn, but less accomplished Tippett, he might be a better fit, and a better bargain than Tippett himself would be.They need a defensive minded, ideally experienced HC. Dare we say.....never mind.
I remember Tippett saying that Samuelsson did a perfect job running camp pending his arrival (he was a late hire after Gretzky abruptly quite very late into the off-season due to bankruptcy drama) because Samuelsson was very, very similar in terms of philosophy and approach. If Samuelsson is a less stubborn, but less accomplished Tippett, he might be a better fit, and a better bargain than Tippett himself would be.
I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.
It's such a mess, the Islanders lead in the NHL in GA, but also their goalies have the most saves. They play AHL quality defense. While the goalies haven't been great...structure and coaching have been worse.....and the GM, well he should be packing his bags in the next week.I think the Isles need a goalie before a coaching change. It's probably time to dump Garth Snow too. He shouldn't have sat on his hands at the deadline.
just like Stamkos was supposed to? probably not.I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.
My gut is telling me the Panthers.. Hope not but we shall see
I hope Tavares stays with the Islanders. I feel for their fans.
I can actually see Tavares signing in Toronto.
If we get stable ownership with a new barn under construction, I could see Tavares and a lot of other UFA's coming here because they can raise a family without groupies camped out outside their home and without a throng of media. We have 2 reporters following the team, none on a full time basis. This makes Arizona a team which should be able to attract a Tavares in the future.