If Islanders have decided they can't resign JT, it will be competitive, but this would seem to be more than a fair offer!

That is a really big hit to the defensive unit. Two rookies in the top 4 is less than ideal.

Counter offer : Drouin vs a first , and old first rounder that roam the ahl and a 4th defenceman . How's that sound ? What if JT don't resign ?

Isn't is silly for Montreal to even pursue Tavares? To give up assets for a guy who likely isn't going to sign with Habs. And let's be real, even with Tavares (and witout Patches and Petry) the Canadians aren't going deep in the playoffs.

Couldn't agree more. Unless he has considerable interest in signing with them as a UFA, there's no point in Montreal giving up that much for a rental.

Pal, back me up, hearing JT won't waive and will wait to sign with Toronto (5 x $5m) next off season! Leafs offered him $10m but wants to take home town discount!

Obviously joking but do highly doubt that Tavares gets moved to anyone if Islanders can't sign him! Might test free agency and still resign!

Pacioretty alone is worth more than tavares, why add more???

OK Doug, I know your man crush for Tavares. I just don't any team should pay for JT did in the past, not paying him well into his 30s. OK, I like the 5m signing. Gee his parents live in Oakville, and 5m won't even get a house in Oakville
I doubt Tavares (or JVR or Bozak) gets moved during the year. Their teams need the players to help them win now, and in the Isles cases keep the fans base happy and buying tickets for a playoff run. The Isles are probably the best place for JT for 2018 and beyond. The only team that their might be mutual interest, would be San Jose, where he replaces Thornton.