2016 NHL Draft: Quotes and video on the new Islanders prospect Kieffer Bellows

The Islanders took forward Kieffer Bellows with the 19th overall pick tonight, adding another Minnesotan to their ranks, as well as a volume goal-scorer.

Here is a selection of notes and quotes about Bellows from around the Twitters, plus some video from the newly-drafted Islander.

GM Garth Snow on Bellows

Snow: "We are thrilled to add a player of Kieffer’s caliber to our organization." #Isles

— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) June 25, 2016

Snow con't: "He’s a strong, skilled forward who’s posted impressive goal totals throughout his career." #Isles

— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) June 25, 2016

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Family Business

Kieffer is the son of Brian Bellows, the longtime NHL player for the North Stars and Capitals.

Brian Bellows is five years older than Garth Snow. "I told him I really enjoyed watching him in the NHL when I was growing up," Snow said.

— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 25, 2016

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Congratulatory Calls

Tavares on the phone now with Bellows, welcoming him to the team.

— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 25, 2016

Bellows now on the phone with Anders Lee - both from Edina, MN - Bellows said he grew up watching him play hockey and football #Isles

— Cory Wright (@WrightsWay) June 25, 2016

Phone call from @91Tavares! #Isles #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/kWXdNVyGDT

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 25, 2016

And the zinger...

I'm actually relieved Bryan Trottier is not doing this for the #Isles. https://t.co/pPJ6cieIRT

— (((Mike B))) (@nightflyblog) June 25, 2016

(And in case you somehow don't know what Mike is talking about, watch here.)

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Video from Both Bellowses