Tag John Tavares

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Announce New Captain

After three years without a captain, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally chosen to award the “C” to John Tavares. He becomes the 25th captain in Maple Leafs history, and will be joined by alternate captains Morgan Reilly, Auston Matthews,…

CCM Hockey

NHL Three Stars: What Are They Using?

For the week ending October 29, we have a familiar veteran leading the way and a rookie rounding out the NHL Three Stars of the Week. Third Star Oscar Dansk might be our biggest surprise of the week after starting…

John Tavares intends to be a New York Islander for life

It’s rare for a hockey player to spend his entire career with one organization, but New York Islanders superstar John Tavares intends to be the exception to the rule. “I think I’ve always showed my commitment, my appreciation and my…

John Tavares New York Islanders

NHL Three Stars – What are they using?

FIRST STAR – JOHN TAVARES, C, NEW YORK ISLANDERS John Tavares torched his opponents for four goals and five assists over the final four games of the season to finish as first star of the week. He scored a goal…

Zdeno Chara Boston Bruins

Zdeno Chara Injured in Bruins Loss

The Boston Bruins might be facing a bit of new trouble to add on to their already slow start after Zdeno Chara left last night’s game in the first period. Chara laid a huge open ice hit on to Islanders…

John Tavares and Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders

2014-15 New York Islanders Season Preview

Overview The New York Islanders had a rough go of it last year, especially after losing captain John Taveres to a knee injury during the Olympics. Things looked promising at the start of the season when they traded away Matt…

Rocket Richard race heating up between Stamkos, Ovechkin

Earlier this week, we highlighted the absolute scorching scoring streak that Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has been on lately, tallying 11 goals and 15 points in his past 10 games. Well, with last night’s effort, Ovechkin took over the…

John Tavares shootout goal against Ottawa Senators

Even in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders aren’t far out of the playoff picture, and forward John Tavares helped the team stay competitive in the postseason race today with a beautiful deke in the shootout…