John Tavares’ role is expanding under interim coach Doug Weight
Doug Weight has made at least one prominent change since he replaced Jack Capuano behind the New York Islanders bench last month.
He’s expanded the role of his best player.
A four-time all-star himself over almost two decades in the NHL, Weight is using captain John Tavares more on the penalty kill than ever before.
Tavares almost never killed penalties before this season, totalling just three minutes and 29 seconds all of last season and never more 13 minutes in his first seven seasons.