40 Responses to “JOIN US AT THE TAVARES PRESS CONFERENCE
Wednesday, 12:30 - Nassau Coliseum; open to all”  

1. 1 Chris R on Jul 5th, 2009 12:32:08 said:

   Is he going to sign autographs?

2. 2 Islse fan in CA on Jul 5th, 2009 12:32:24 said:

   Wish I could be there. Though, I am anxiously waiting for the schedule to be released in hopes of seeing him a few times out here in the West.

3. 3 tool123 on Jul 5th, 2009 12:38:19 said:

   A contract will be finalized wednesday. Definately

4. 4 Michael from T.O. on Jul 5th, 2009 12:41:09 said:

   Any chance he is joined with a couple of other free agent signings and maybe an announcement of the new captain?

5. 5 Islesfever on Jul 5th, 2009 12:50:34 said:

   any chances this team will go with 3 alternates instead of the normal 1 captain & 2 alts?

6. 6 19 Isle in NJ 22 on Jul 5th, 2009 12:50:58 said:

   CB ~ Would love to be there … but have to work.

   Chris do you know the reason why the Isles are only going to have ONE day that the public can attend Rookie Camp? Are they trying to avoid a distracting atmosphere with the potential masses attending?

   I saw this as a good opportunity to re-energize the fan base. Infact a friend of mine from the Toronto area was going to come down for a few days to attend till he heard about the ONE day only thing. He declared that on June 26th his 2nd fave team became the Isles when they drafted JT. I wonder how many others are hopping on the bandwagon?

7. 7 Chris TMC on Jul 5th, 2009 12:55:08 said:

   Michael from TO, nah- I doubt a team would take away from their #1 overalls first time in the home spotlight and instead devote time to discussing the signing of what would be (at absolute the best!) an enforcer or middle of the road winger. I think the contract thing is quite possible though, it might be why they waited a bit to do this.

8. 8 Uncle Jr on Jul 5th, 2009 13:02:03 said:

   I just happen to be off on Wed. Might take a ride with my 2 yr old to meet the Isles next star. looking forward to seeing everyone

9. 9 isles99 on Jul 5th, 2009 13:23:41 said:

   why cant hold these events on fri, sat or sun?

10. 10 Mary in 117 on Jul 5th, 2009 13:41:02 said:

    WIll be there.

    CB, any idea why prospect camp is closed to the public this year, after being open the last few years?

11. 11 Devon on Jul 5th, 2009 13:42:11 said:

    Yeah, some of us have work. And Mary, we don’t get to see Tavares? WTF?

12. 12 Strummer's Army on Jul 5th, 2009 13:48:42 said:

    CB, when will you have the camp roster? You seem to get these things before the Isles.

    Wonder if they’ll be smart enough to put the names on the back of ther jersey’s this year? I can’t believe they went to training camp without that last year.

13. 13 rob section 315 on Jul 5th, 2009 14:02:03 said:

    because iceworks cant hold the amount of people that will be attending is my guess. Hopefully we will have a need captain by Wed. afternoon.

14. 14 BrianAlbany on Jul 5th, 2009 14:28:38 said:

    Is the prospects camp only open to season ticket holders this year then? When I was at the draft party, they offered me an invitation to the camp if i bought a flex plan.

15. 15 Jimmy Mac on Jul 5th, 2009 14:52:41 said:

    Hopefully they sign someone for him to play with by Wednesday.

    We need a top notch LW. I guess I can wait for Hall to get our top Centre.

    And we need to get younger on Defence.

    Did I mention tougher.

    Let’s keep it going…

16. 16 Doug on Jul 5th, 2009 16:38:17 said:

    CB,

    Could explain what JT’s rookie contract will be and what salary cap hit will the contract have…thanks

17. 17 Tavares #1 on Jul 5th, 2009 17:08:42 said:

    Garth Snow to JT: Nice to have you here, you are on your own kid. I will not bring in anyone to support or protect you.

18. 18 Ajax on Jul 5th, 2009 18:26:41 said:

    I thought he just gets entry level contract, no?

19. 19 Larry on Jul 5th, 2009 19:19:32 said:

    I will be there

20. 20 Isles316 on Jul 5th, 2009 19:29:43 said:

    Having Wendsdays off finally pays off.

21. 21 GD on Jul 5th, 2009 19:59:03 said:

    he gets the maximum contract allowed with bonuses for a #1 draft pick, nothing more and nothing less in a 3 yr deal..

22. 22 Pete on Jul 5th, 2009 20:23:27 said:

    I understand that all #1’s are entitled to the 3-year max entry level contract?

    Does anyone know the dollar figure? I thought it used to be $1.8M per, but my friend tells me it’s something like $3.5M now.

    Anyone know the amount?

23. 23 Vas on Jul 5th, 2009 20:28:56 said:

    The fact is we are not going to be very good this year! I say bring Chris Simon back and that would take care of our tough guy problem! Nobody wants to fight him anymore!

24. 24 matt on Jul 5th, 2009 20:38:43 said:

    will it be live on isles tv?

25. 25 Ryan on Jul 5th, 2009 20:49:03 said:

    Seriously, I understand the desire of the organization to give the young guys as much playing time as possible, but we desperately need a forward that’s played more than 10 games in this league. Weight can’t be expected to repeat his success from last year and Hunter’s a third-line guy. Tanguay would be a nice fit, and the Isles definately have the cap space. As to whether he would like to play on the 30th “best” team from last season is a different question altogether.

26. 26 Pete M on Jul 5th, 2009 20:50:15 said:

    Don’t know if it’s gone up from last year but Stamkos is listed with a cap hit of $3,725,000.

27. 27 mets/jets/isles on Jul 5th, 2009 21:09:31 said:

    Stamkos started last year on the second line. They sat him occasionally to watch from the press box. He eventually got some playing time with Marty StLouis and had a good second half. That would be a good plan for JT except he we dont have any experienced offensive skilled players for JT to play with. I hope if the isles do sit him every so often its on the road against the flyers and other bruising teams.

28. 28 Chris TMC on Jul 5th, 2009 21:22:50 said:

    Doug (16): Yeah I asked CB to do that too, since people have been arguing left and right over this and misinformation is all over the place. I think if CB does decide to explain it all that he would most likely do it after JT gets his actual contract- which could happen anywhere between now and training camp.

29. 29 7th Woman on Jul 5th, 2009 22:27:36 said:

    cool… but I’ll be there.

30. 30 Walt on Jul 5th, 2009 23:19:55 said:

    Imagine Heatley and Tavares on the same line. Damn I just woke up from my dream.

31. 31 Izzy Franchise on Jul 6th, 2009 06:36:30 said:

    Kinda sucks that it’s 1230 on a weekday…i understand it really cant be done any other time but..oh well.

    it also sucks about prospect camp! One day is open to the public and its a sunday? gimme a break! I planned on taking a day off to go to prospect camp on a weekday so i can avoid the masses, esp kids, and now just because JT is in the fold things have to change? Years past you could come and go as you please…it wasnt very crowded, you can talk to the players, get autographs and just hang out…no reason why it has to change.

32. 32 Nick - Let There Be Light(house) on Jul 6th, 2009 08:58:44 said:

    I’m trying to make it - not sure if my schedule will let me.

33. 33 Larry on Jul 6th, 2009 09:03:42 said:

    Base is $900,000 and with bonuses he can make up to 3.7 so the cap hit will be 3.7

34. 34 Mikko Makela on Jul 6th, 2009 09:44:15 said:

    CB,
    I’m in for wed. Will there be a pointblank meeting area? Are there any more details on how this will work? See you there.

    -Jay

35. 35 nick on Jul 6th, 2009 10:16:51 said:

    CB, do u know if they are going to broadcast this on msg+ or itv? thanks, as always good stuff!

36. 36 Jeff on Jul 6th, 2009 12:44:34 said:

    has he officially selected his jersey number?

37. 37 Irish Isle on Jul 6th, 2009 21:18:47 said:

    Any word if there is going to be a Tavares Island Tour on Wednesday?

38. 38 Jay on Jul 7th, 2009 08:01:14 said:

    Will be there,Tavares jersey on

39. 39 justin on Jul 8th, 2009 07:51:43 said:

    I’ll be there with my little 5 month old Islanders fan!

40. 40 Tony F. on Jul 8th, 2009 08:28:15 said:

    My son and I will be there, hope to meet you CB.

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