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With an impressive haul in the 2008 draft, the Islanders still have two decisions to make before June or else will lose undersized defenseman Jared Spurgeon and big Swedish forward David Ullstrom.

Today's Leaf of the Day is Matt Martin, who is neither Carl Gunnarson nor the kid in the Islanders system.

In a move that upgrades organizational size, the Islanders came to terms with power forward Matt Martin, who was OHL Sarnia's captain.

Daily links, the latest on Islanders pick Matt Martin's contract situation, fading Alex Tanguay rumors, and a profile of Aaron Ness.

Wrap-up of early coverage from Islanders prospect camps Day 2-3, including Sunday's public scrimmage.