John Tavares seems resigned to his fate ahead of his return to New York.
in free agency last summer after a prolonged soap opera of "will he or won’t he" that gripped the hockey world.
While the Islanders are expected to pay tribute to Tavares at some point during the game, he will almost assuredly endure a rough reception. Tavares has repeatedly explained his decision to leave for an opportunity he felt he couldn’t pass up. "Unfortunately we weren’t able to do that and I take responsibility, especially being the captain, not doing a good enough job consistently."
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