Rival scout on Ben Danford:
“It’s been a meteoric rise. Last year nobody outside Toronto even said his name, now he’s a no brainer at the Uber Deck Rookie Showcase . He keeps shutting up doubters every step of the way, and honestly it’s getting hard not to respect”
Nice to see Canada’s future WJC captain getting a look amongst the top prospects of the NHL.
Excited for what he brings as he continues to elevate to new heights
Marner (May 6, 2024)
"I've expressed my love for this place, this city. Obviously, I've grown up here. We'll start thinking about that now and try to figure something out."
"[Being a Leaf] means the world … The love that you get here from this fan base…is none like any other.
John Tavares August 5, 2017
"I’ve enjoyed my time being an Islander and I want that experience to continue."
He added: "I think I’ll just keep that all internal… it’s obviously a great place to play."
John Tavares August 17, 2017
"I’ve always expressed my love for playing for Long Island. It’s where I started; it’s all I know in the NHL… I would love to see it all the way through and win a Stanley Cup."
John Tavares August 17, 2017
"I’ve always stated how much I enjoy playing on Long Island...how well they’ve supported me… I’m excited about where the Islanders are headed and hopefully we can work something out… The vision and future of the team, I believe, is in good hands