“He’s having an unbelievable season, and he’s probably doing a better job of not letting it affect him than maybe I did. It’s an outward sign that there is more to the Islanders than Tavares, and that things may be looking up. “I just play the game the same way I always have,” Tavares said. “I spoke to Gerard Gallant and he said he’s doing really well and they’re happy with him. And talking to James Neal, he says he’s doing a great job everyday as a pro to get better.

Source: thestar January 30, 2018 23:03 UTC