The rule doesn't state you cannot tamper with Tavares, there's 700+ other NHL players with different cases. Obviously Tavares will have options, but you can't assume he knew the Canadiens would have interest in him, although that doesn't even matter.

No idea why it matters who asked the question, it's really easy to have no comment.

"we had discussion" confirms absolutely nothing

if Tavares actually cared I'm sure he could have his agent call mtl

He told the nuck fans on local radio that he called to see if pk was avaiLable = media
mtl gm and owner tells media straight up they had discussions to acquire tavares = media
How r they not the same?

You know what confirms nothing? Not mentioning him. This is pretty straight forward. It's not much, but it's tampering.

Sounds like progress being made between Pastrnak and the Bruins. Ongoing discussions this morning.

thought I'd stick this here since trade expected

Lol... I'm sure he smiled and did a normal shoot. This was just a we'll timed photo imo but still funny

Probably a shot where they asked him to look mean

Well, rumors are that he has even been stripped of his 'A'

McKinnon's photo have him still wearing his A, whereas Duchene's photos dont have him wearing an A anymore.... clearly something is stirring in the Avs locker room.

Good. They should trade him.

I really hope they don't wait to the deadline

But I wouldn't be surprised if they wait til like December to see how they're doing as a team.
That's a risk though too. Injury, performance.

I mean he can. Only get better (I'd think) vs last year. So sakic has that going for him.
But he could also stamkos one of his legs and put a wrap in trade rumors.