Breaking: New York Islanders are out of the running for John Tavares

Mason Payne Sunday, July 01, 2018 John Tavares, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs

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John Tavares will not return to the New York Islanders. Losing their star captain, is not sitting well with many Islanders fans.

Confirmed: the #Isles are out of the running for John Tavares. https://t.co/aoNlMHmixy
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) July 1, 2018

The Athletic’s Arthur Staple confirmed the 27-year-old star centre is moving on from the Islanders shortly after the UFA market opened. Tavares will most likely sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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