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Quick review of the Islanders picks on the 2nd day of the 2009 NHL Draft. From Mikko Koskinen to Anders Lee

Roundup of Islanders fan and news reaction to the John Tavares pick.

The initial reactions of John Tavares and Calvin De Haan tell us a bit about what we can expect from them as Islanders.

Instant reaction: The Islanders selected the consensus #1 John Tavares with the 1st overall pick. Fans rejoice in relief. Garth Snow puts a poker feather in his cap.

Greetings, regulars and newbies. This is the NHL Draft live thread for comments from Islanders fans and other visitors at Lighthouse Hockey. This is where the blow-by-blow will be before the pick,...

With 11 picks going into the 2009 NHL draft, here's a look back at the last times the Islanders picked at or near these same spots.

No matter who the Islanders select, their present and future will be defined by the Tavares Era.