Jim Kelley: Draft day trade buzz and other notes

Posted: Thursday June 25, 2009 3:09PM; Updated: Thursday June 25, 2009 3:09PM Isles' pick can set draft day trades in motion, more notes If Islanders take Victor Hedman, Toronto will start dealing to draft John Tavares A Vincent Lecavalier trade is being held hostage by Tampa's ownership feud The Senators will likely be forced to unload Dany Heatley for lesser value The Maple Leafs covet John Tavares (left) and Brayden Schenn (right). Matt Duchene (center) ranks high in a draft that's deeper at the top than most people think. I haven't given much credit to the New York Islanders and general manager Garth Snow since he got the gig two seasons ago, but if the rumors are true that he's going to draft Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman first overall on Friday evening in Montreal, then maybe he deserves a couple of kudos. For one,... [read full story]                    

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