JOHN TAVARES
John Tavares is starting to emerge as a true star in the NHL, the sort of player that opponents game-plan for and try specifically to stop. He was selected first overall by the Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, signed a three year entry-level contract then re-upped for six years in 2011.
Here we break down five aspects of Tavares’ game and why he’s so special.
Born: Sept. 20, 1990
Birthplace: Mississauga, ON, Canada
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 206
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Acquired: No. 1 overall pick in 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Status: Signed through 2016-17 season
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | 82 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 22 | -15 | 11 |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 29 | 38 | 67 | 53 | -16 | 9 |
| 2011-12 | Click here for latest stats | ||||||
