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Thanks to the hockey gods for John Tavares

In a free NHL agency class in 2018, Tavares Watch should provide all the spice and intrigue we need on July 1st as Islanders and five other contest finalists wait Last week, Tavares and agent Pat Brisson received presentations from Bruins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Lightning representatives at the CAA in Los Angeles, each hoping to attract the star of the Islanders.

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Islanders, on the other hand, remained cool, calm and collected (at least on the surface) throughout the process, an adjustment attitude undoubtedly influenced by the new hockey czar Lou Lamoriello. He was always considered a longhot Tavares would leave the organization that selected him No. 1 overall in 2009 – one that became significantly more attractive last month with Lamoriello's hires and l 39; coach Barry Trotz. But the chances of keeping the captain in Brooklyn are dwindling with every passing minute, especially now that Tavares's camp has skipped Saturday's deadline to transfer an eighth year to his contract with the Islands.

Tavares returned to his home in Toronto on Thursday. where he spent the weekend discussing the future with Brisson and his family. And although it seems unlikely that Tavares wants to drag the drama, it is possible that the NHL stays beyond Sunday.

Sporting News will keep you informed of the latest news and rumors below – regardless of the duration of #TavaresWatch.

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Free Agency John Tavares: Latest News, Rumors

Draws of Islanders, All but Tavares

The Rumor: In the most important update of July 1, [19659011] It seems that the midnight deadline was in fact an indication that the Tavares camp is leaning towards signing elsewhere. The Islanders could still receive a "Hail Mary shot" with a "Lou Lamoriello surprise", but with their biggest trading chip, fans should prepare for the worst.

Reported by: Arthur Staple, The Athletic

Addition of some #Isles Info to @TheAthleticNHL Free-agency tracker. Check it out and check back for updates: https://t.co/pYPXxRscmV

– Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) 1 July 2018

So @StapeAthletic reports here Tavares camp rejected the idea of ​​a deal for a year. Means the seven-year contract probably what is done

– James Mirtle (@mirtle) July 1, 2018

Mom is the word of Tavares camp

The rumor: There is no There was no update during the night of Tavares, and publicly no team has been ruled out yet. As noted below, no news is bad news especially for islanders, who do not seem to be fighting in a difficult battle.

Reported by: Darren Dreger, TSN

Of course, we'll update the second few news stories, but to this day the teams I've connected with still do not know the status of Tavares .

– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2018

At the end of the delay, did the islands come out?

Rumor: The Islanders' biggest advantage over other contenders in Tavares was their ability to last up to eight years, but that deadline came at midnight Saturday without an agreement. It is possible that the parties have agreed terms before the stop with plans to announce when the free agency begins. It is also possible that Islanders lost their best currency and that they barely hold on.

Reported by: Arthur Staple, Athletics

Just remember: #TavaresWatch can not finish tonight. #Isles would almost certainly be absent if they can not offer eight years, which end at midnight. But JT does not have to choose a team from here.

– Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) June 30, 2018

Assuming no report. But it is native. A player on this team is "almost certain that he's gone." The players did not talk about this, even for close friends and family. Now they are. "He did not want to shake the other teams until midnight if he stayed." Exactly

– Greg Brady (@gregbradyTO) June 30, 2018

The Maple Leafs Become Creative

The Rumor: Tavares Was "Very Impressed" by the Field Produced by the Leafs Braintrust led by general manager Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Babcock. No doubt, they have the most to sell to the Toronto native with a young core up, and the prevailing wisdom is that the Leafs could be first. If that is the case, there is speculation Tavares would sign a one – year contract under a handshake agreement that an eight – year extension would follow when he qualifies for it. January 1st.

Posted By: Darren Dreger, TSN

If Not The Islanders, The Maple Leafs, The Favorite Sharks Considered

The Rumor: If The Choice Tavares is a team other than the Islanders, it is believed that he considers the Maple Leafs and Sharks as his best chance of winning – both in the present and the duration of his seven years expected.

Aristotle Arthur Staple, The Athletic