Islanders draft high-scoring Tavares No. 1 overall

By SEAN FARRELL FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS John Tavares from the London Knights slips on his jersey after being selected by the New York Islanders as the No. 1 overall pick at the 2009 NHL hockey entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz) MONTREAL -- The New York Islanders kept everyone guessing, including John Tavares himself, right up until they made the high-scoring center the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft. The Islanders chose Tavares, an 18-year-old junior star with the London Knights, with the first overall pick ahead of 6-foot-6, 220-pound Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman, the top-ranked European prospect. The Tampa Bay Lightning took Hedman and the Colorado Avalanche followed with forward Matt Duchene, the first three selections going as expected. The Philadelphia... [read full story]                    

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