Report: We have a good idea of what kind of deal John Tavares will sign

John Tavares has had the opportunity to sign a contract extension with the New York Islanders since July 1st. However, more than two weeks later, we have no indication that he is going to sign a new deal anytime soon. The 26-year-old center is reportedly waiting to see how GM Garth Snow will manage his team over the next few months.

NHL.com deputy managing editor, Brian Compton, acknowledged it is hard to know what kind of contrat the 26-year-old will be getting. He still made a prediction about how much Tavares will earn every season. And according to him, his pay cheque is going to be HUGE:

A Twitter user then made him a proposition that may seem a bit unreasonable, at first...

So while Compton believes an eight-year, $72 million deal wont be enough for the Isles' captain, he thinks an eight-year, $88 million, with an AAV of $11 million, is more plausible. Wow.

Tavares recorded 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 points in 77 games with the Isles last season. 2017-18 will be the last season of his six-year, $33 million contract. It is fair to believe his next deal will be much more lucrative for him.