Islanders' John Tavares: Wants to remain with Islanders

Tavares said Tuesday that he hopes to remain with the Islanders, Neil Best of Newsday reports.

Tavares is entering the last season of a six-year, $33 million contract and will be due for a substantial raise. If the Isles feel they can't sign him to a long-term contract, then they may feel that it's in the best interest of the organization to trade him to a team that can afford what will likely be an annual value north of $7 million.