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Are the Islanders Relevant Again?

Found June 28, 2009 on FanHouse:
TEAMS: New York Islanders

by Adam GretzFiled under: Islanders, NHL Draft, NHL FansJohn Tavares has yet to step on the ice for the New York Islanders, but he's already making an impact for the once-proud franchise that has been aimlessly stumbling along a path of mediocrity for the past decade-and-a-half. This is, after all, a franchise that hasn't won a playoff series since David Volek beat Tom Barrasso in double-overtime way back in 1993. Can Tavares, an 18-year-old phenom, change all of that? Well, he certainly can't hurt. Heading into Friday's NHL Entry Draft, there were rumors that the Islanders might be leaning toward either Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman or Brampton center Matt Duchene with the top pick. In the end, the team selected Tavares, and already Islanders fans are roaring their approval in the form of cold hard cash.Are the Islanders Relevant Again? originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:30:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | ...
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