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John Tavares
Last updated: 9 hours ago
newsday.com - 9 hours ago
Developer Bruce Ratner's proposal for the Islanders to play six games at Nassau Coliseum after the team moves to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is unprecedented in the National Hockey League, a source familiar with the situation said.

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newsday.com - 2 days ago
Before the Islanders complete their move to Brooklyn, they'll be making a stop in the Bronx. And the Rangers are coming along, too.

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3 days ago
"Everyone thinks, 'Well, the Islanders made the playoffs this year, so they will make it next year, too.' It's not like that,'' said Evgeni Nabokov, one of a handful of unrestricted free agents who may or may not be back next season. "
newsday.com - 3 days ago
Whenever John Tavares has had any success, he has responded by digging in, working even harder and becoming dramatically better. By that standard, it looks like he is in for a very busy summer. And it would be good for the Islanders if the entire organization followed his lead.
Sidney Crosby "Skating was a knock on him early, and he seemed to improve on that, complete player."
Matt Martin "Not a lot of free agents want to come here, but when they get here, they seem to want to stay,"

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bostonherald.com - 5 days ago
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — When the shot from Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik struck the back of the net, over 16,000 strong weren't ready for the New York Islanders' season to end.Especially that suddenly.Yes, things are definitely different on Long Island these days.The Islanders' best season since 2007 came to a sudden end Saturday night when Orpik's shot won Game 6 in overtime and gave Pittsburgh a
John Tavares "We're going to learn a lot about what it takes to be in the playoffs, to get to the playoffs, and hopefully we're going to understand it's going to take even more to win a series, It's just disappointing. We wanted to play tomorrow and into June. It just stings right now."
jack capuano "We've got good players, To attract some players — they want to play with good players. They should realize now that we've got a good young corps of guys and we've got some good veterans. I am sure it opened some eyes for some people around the league that will be unrestricted."
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6 days ago
"That's a really good team, They're going to be in the playoffs for a while."
May 10, 2013
"We weren't at our best,"
May 8, 2013
"You get into the playoffs, you put in so much effort to get here, we want to make the most of it, We believe in this room. We have a lot of character."
May 8, 2013
"Not sure what it was but we have had contributions offensively and defensively from everyone in our lineup. That makes us better,"
May 8, 2013
"We found a way today. Another roller coaster ride, We learned from those games when we gave up leads - a lot of us said that one bounce can change a season."
May 6, 2013
"We played a good game, We need to regroup and know that we're playing some good hockey. We're creating opportunities and believe in ourselves."
May 10, 2013
"We've got to make it tough on them, We didn't do that enough tonight."
5 days ago
"At times, we didn't make it too easy for him, He was a leader for us all year and a guy that was huge for us. I hope he's back."
6 days ago
"Hopefully we're going to understand it's going to take even more to win a series, It's still tough to take it all in right now. It's just disappointing. We wanted to play tomorrow and into June."
6 days ago
"We really came together, I hope we can bring more next year. We found out what it takes to be successful. Great character in this room. I like where we are headed."
5 days ago
"We found what it took for us to be a successful team, We came together and found our indentity, I think, a little bit, and what makes us succesful."
May 10, 2013
"Being in an elimination game, we need to have our best tomorrow night, I think we’ve done a good job bouncing back all year and in this series as well. I have no doubt we’ll be ready to play tomorrow in front of our fans."
6 days ago
"We overcame a lot this year and in the series, It’s just unfortunate. We just didn’t capitalize enough at the right times and make the most of our opportunities. (There’s) a great bunch of guys in this locker room. I think you see there’s something coming here."
May 10, 2013
"It’s a great honor, a tremendous honor just to be recognized, especially with those two guys and what great players they are,"
calgarysun.com - 5 days ago
Maybe a lot of people in the hockey world didn't give the New York Islanders much of a chance against the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins before their opening-round Stanley Cup series.
John Tavares "We found what it took for us to be a successful team, We came together and found our indentity, I think, a little bit, and what makes us succesful."

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newsday.com - 6 days ago
Getting to the Stanley Cup playoffs has been a driving force for most of John Tavares' career. Now, he said, he'll be pushed by a desire to get back and take the next step: winning a series.
John Tavares "Hopefully we're going to understand it's going to take even more to win a series, It's still tough to take it all in right now. It's just disappointing. We wanted to play tomorrow and into June."
jack capuano "He's a special player, an elite player in this league, There is no question in my mind that the Hart Trophy is something he has a very good chance at. He's right up there with the other two guys."
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triblive.com - May 10, 2013
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe New York Islanders’ locker room was as quiet as a church’s confessional after Game 5 at Consol Energy Center. Players knew what they did ...
John Tavares "We weren't at our best,"
jack capuano "They got zone time, they protected the puck, they won the territorial battle, They played similar to a style that we have to play to be successful. They played harder than us. The better team won."

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newsday.com - May 10, 2013
It is another step in the Islanders' incremental rise to old heights that John Tavares has been named one of three finalists for the NHL's most valuable player award.
John Tavares "I was a little shocked, A lot of emotion, just because of the game and disappointed . It's a great honor. Tremendous honor to be recognized, especially with those two guys . . . "
jack capuano "To me, when you look at most valuable players, I always look at what that player does for his team, And, let's face it, if John Tavares didn't have the season he had, we're probably not in the situation that we're in"
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news.hockeydraft.ca - May 10, 2013
The NHL made it official on Friday, announcing the three finalists for the Hart Trophy as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. This year, the finalists are Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares. Right off the bat, it’s apparent that all three nominees are from the Eastern Conference. This is likely due to [...]

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nydailynews.com - May 10, 2013
It’s official: John Tavares is among the NHL’s elite. The Islanders’ star center was named on Friday as one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the league’s most valuable player. Tavares joins previous Hart winners Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals in the running.    
John Tavares "It’s a great honor, a tremendous honor just to be recognized, especially with those two guys and what great players they are,"
jack capuano "For me, when you look at MVPs and you look at elite players in this league, I always look at what that player does for your team, Let’s face it, if John Tavares doesn’t have the season that he had, we’re probably not in the situation that we’re in. There’s no doubt that he should be in that category."
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edmontonjournal.com - May 10, 2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

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sbnation.com - May 10, 2013
The NHL announced the three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy on Friday morning, which is annually awarded to the player judged to be most valuable to his team. The voting is conducted by the membership of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, John Tavares of the New York Islanders and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins finished

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sbnation.com - May 5, 2013
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders are heading to overtime in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Penguins entered the third period with a 4-2 lead, having scored four consecutive goals after the Islanders opened the game with two quick ones in the game's first six minutes. But third-period goals by Kyle Okposo and John Tavares tied it at 4-4, meaning ex

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freep.com - May 3, 2013
Budding New York Islanders star John Tavares anticipated the open space he found so easily during the regular season to be whittled away by the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening-round playoff series.

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star-telegram.com - May 2, 2013
Budding New York Islanders star John Tavares anticipated the open space he found so easily during the regular season to be whittled away by the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening-round playoff series.

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