""It wasn't hard to watch for me because, you know, I wasn't there when John was there. In fact, you know, when he made a decision to go and, you know, everybody was upset at him, listen, that's the right he had. That was part of the collective bargaining agreement.""
""So he made a decision that was best for him that he had every right to do. But I loved the fans. I loved our fans and the passion they had and what they did to get the building going.""
""They are passionate and they care. And, you know, so be it. And he made that decision and, you know, paid the price.""
Lou Lamoriello reflected on the emotional impact of John Tavares' departure from the New York Islanders. He acknowledged the fans' feelings of betrayal and emphasized Tavares' right to leave under the collective bargaining agreement. Lamoriello appreciated the passion of the fans and noted that their reaction was inevitable after years of investment in Tavares. The departure prompted a cultural reset for the team, with fans playing a central role in the transition following a disappointing season.
Read at Eyes On Isles
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]