It's his way of telling Isles fans "I'm fucking out of here as soon as the season is over".
- Isleshockeyman

Especially considering Bailey told staple he knew he wanted to stay even as a ufa and told Garth that too

I'm getting talked into going Saturday for the Blackhawks game. Putting my foot down and demanding a dinner at Peter Luger's beforehand so I feel less terrible about watching the Islanders
- eichiefs9

You gonna wear the same outfit as last time?

(the Isles are the truck, btw)
- Isleshockeyman

You gonna wear the same outfit as last time?


- Vukota

This is embarrassing, but I think you may have accidentally posted a picture from your "JO Material" folder

Especially considering Bailey told staple he knew he wanted to stay even as a ufa and told Garth that too
- Upstate_isles

You talking about Bailey wanting to stay or him saying JT wants to stay?

You gonna wear the same outfit as last time?


- Vukota

Does MDW know you're posting his picture?

This is embarrassing, but I think you may have accidentally posted a picture from your "JO Material" folder
- eichiefs9

Does MDW know you're posting his picture?
- Isleshockeyman

Yes sent me a PM asking me to post it

Yes sent me a PM asking me to post it
- Vukota

Yes sent me a PM asking me to post it
- Vukota

He likes it better when it seems like a "surprise"

You talking about Bailey wanting to stay or him saying JT wants to stay?
- Isleshockeyman

No Bailey knew he was staying and told garth and talked about it on and off throughout season yet jt can only focus on the day to day aspects

I see your point but what if the isles are somehow good next year with snow, will you still stay away?
- Upstate_isles

If you had a square ass you would shat bricks. I think you posted last year that they were going to be good this year. Hell you even bet me Ladd would pot 28 goals

If you had a square ass you would shat bricks. I think you posted last year that they were going to be good this year. Hell you even bet me Ladd would pot 28 goals
- nyisles7

right I said if he started off well he could as last year he was ok once he got a few. you turned it into a bet. this year I thought they were a 3 seed in metro or 1st wildcard and they poop the bed. Im just asking all the people that arent watching blah blah if they will return if the isles somehow manage to be good with snow still here. Ill watch either way as a fan although now I dont yell whether they win or lose. I wont be taping the game to watch after mens league tonight thats for sure

https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/john-tavares-free-agency-1.17540564

this is bullpoop no way he hasnt thought about it
- Upstate_isles

Honestly, he has no idea what other offers from what other teams lie out there for him.

Bailey has a wife and 2 kids and has planted roots here and he wanted to stay put. He spoke with Garth throughout the year about it. JT hasn't spoken to Garth about it at all. Word is Malkin is speaking with Brisson periodically.

JT is going to be the hottest FA in a while, and is going to get a shat ton of money thrown at him and more than the money it may be from a couple teams that are knocking on the championships door. He isn't married has no kids and hasn't really planted roots here. Does he like it yes. Is he leaning one way or the other, maybe. Will he stay, Again I think he's telling the truth when he says he doesn't know yet as he doesn't know what else is out there. He also has an agent telling him to look at what other options are out there before you make one of the biggest decisions of your life.
He's engaged and getting Married so I'm sure it's something that he and his fiancé have to discuss as well. Can't discuss it if you don't know what the options are. I believe she works in a hospital in Ontario so they are apart during the season now but that obviously will change.
I hope he stays.

https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/john-tavares-free-agency-1.17540564

this is bullpoop no way he hasnt thought about it
- Upstate_isles

Yeah he seems sooooo focused on finishing this shat stain of a season. Gimmea(frank)ingbreak.

Yeah he seems sooooo focused on finishing this shat stain of a season. Gimmea(frank)ingbreak.
- Cptmjl

JT has been all over the map from I can sign before the season is over after the trade deadline passed and now he has not thought about FA?

right I said if he started off well he could as last year he was ok once he got a few. you turned it into a bet. this year I thought they were a 3 seed in metro or 1st wildcard and they poop the bed. Im just asking all the people that arent watching blah blah if they will return if the isles somehow manage to be good with snow still here. Ill watch either way as a fan although now I dont yell whether they win or lose. I wont be taping the game to watch after mens league tonight thats for sure
- Upstate_isles

Im busting your balls you know that. As far as Me being a fan of the Islanders, I can't see myself ever routing against the Islanders although I have been this year so Snow would get canned. I'm about as frustrated as I ever have been with this Team.
That said, I will always bleed Orange and Blue unfortunately. Its been a part of my life for 46 years.

Did anyone see Dougie has Seidenberg in for Aho. Im not a big Aho fan and think he should be at BP but the season is over and he's up here so play his ass instead of playing DS . It makes absolutely no sense.

Im busting your balls you know that. As far as Me being a fan of the Islanders, I can't see myself ever routing against the Islanders although I have been this year so Snow would get canned. I'm about as frustrated as I ever have been with this Team.
That said, I will alway bleed Orange and Blue unfortunately. Its been a part of my life for 46 years.

Did anyone see Dougie has Seidenberg in for Aho. Im not a big Aho fan and think he should be at BP but the season is over and he's up here so play his ass instead of playing DS . It makes absolutely no sense.
- nyisles7

I agree Aho could use more time in Bridge, but if he is here he needs to play. Playing Seidenberg now makes no sense.

JT has been all over the map from I can sign before the season is over after the trade deadline passed and now he has not thought about FA?
- ses111

Honestly sick of the whoke thing. Been saying since last year he should've been traded before camp for this very reason. Beginning to look more and more like we're getting (frank)ed Snow screwed us real bad once again. On top of it he'll be leaving behind all of these garbage contracts while losing our franchise center for nothing. Another doom and gloom time for Islander fans thanks to this clown.

Im busting your balls you know that. As far as Me being a fan of the Islanders, I can't see myself ever routing against the Islanders although I have been this year so Snow would get canned. I'm about as frustrated as I ever have been with this Team.
That said, I will alway bleed Orange and Blue unfortunately. Its been a part of my life for 46 years.

Did anyone see Dougie has Seidenberg in for Aho. Im not a big Aho fan and think he should be at BP but the season is over and he's up here so play his ass instead of playing DS . It makes absolutely no sense.
- nyisles7

Doug Weight doesn't and never has made any sense. He's the perfect depiction of the Islanders under Snow.

JT has been all over the map from I can sign before the season is over after the trade deadline passed and now he has not thought about FA?
- ses111

Obviously wants to see what else is out there. Thats not good IMHO.
We know he likes it here and can make money here but can he win here and will he have an opportunity to play for a team that has a better opportunity to win with?

I think thats always been the question. Not the Arena, Not Garth or Doug but where he can win.

Honestly sick of the whoke thing. Been saying since last year he should've been traded before camp for this very reason. Beginning to look more and more like we're getting (frank)ed Snow screwed us real bad once again. On top of it he'll be leaving behind all of these garbage contracts while losing our franchise center for nothing.
- Cptmjl

I agree Cpt. This entire thing has not be handled well at all and JT has not handled it well either.

Obviously wants to see what else is out there. Thats not good IMHO.
We know he likes it here and can make money here but can he win here and will he have an opportunity to play for a team that has a better opportunity to win with?

I think thats always been the question. Not the Arena, Not Garth or Doug but where he can win.
- nyisles7

I don't know man BD said it's all about the arena and BD is always right. Never flip flops on anything.

Doug Weight doesn't and never has made any sense. He's the perfect depiction of the Islanders under Snow.
- Cptmjl

Agreed Cpt.

I was willing to give him a shot and see what he could do after the bump the Team received after Crappy's firing. If it wasn't Dougie it would have been some other first time non NHL experienced coach that, as you said is what Snow's reign as GM of this team has been.

I agree Cpt. This entire thing has not be handled well at all and JT has not handled it well either.
- ses111

If JT had any inclination of leaving he should have told Snow to explore any and all options. Who knows? Maybe he did and Snow refused any way? Snow is that stupid, arrogant, and stubborn to do something like that imo but as of now if he doesn't sign there's going to be a ton of venom spewed his way and rightfully so.