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It's a defenseman a day for the New York Islanders, who also drafted seven defensemen and acquired homesick Lubomir Visnovsky at the 2012 draft.

The New York islanders acquired a blueline and powerplay contributor in Lubomir Visnovsky, but the character and popular interview reportedly has offers on the table to flee to Europe.

How the New York Islanders organizational depth chart stacks up on defense after the 2012 NHL Draft and before the free agency period opens July 1.

The New York Islanders ran their draft table with nothing but defensemen, picking one blueliner in all seven rounds of the 2012 NHL Draft.

The New York Islanders have a trio of young defensemen pushing for NHL jobs, and Matt Donovan may be in the lead at number seven among Islanders under 25.

Looking at the progress of Calvin de Haan, a talented prospect with vision who has been held back by injuries since the 2009 draft.

Looking at the 28-game 2011-12 NHL season of New York Islanders defenseman Dylan Reese.

The 14th best New York Islander under age 25 could be Ty Wishart, the 23-year-old defenseman acquired for Dwayne Roloson.

According to reports, the New York Islanders will place Tomas Marcinko, Trevor Frischmon, Tim Wallace, Ty Wishart and Dylan Reese on waivers.

New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit took an unconventional route to the NHL, and he says gaining confidence was a big part of what helped him attain an important role.