With the first overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected John Tavares. Fans were hopeful that GM Garth Snow would make the move and he pulled the trigger on it moments ago, selecting Tavares from the OHL.

This gives the Islanders a goalscoring forward with a strong sense of positioning and polish. He knows how to finish with the puck and can play well with some of the strong two-way forwards on the club. Tavares will be one of the first snipers to hit Long Island since Ziggy Palffy in 1999.

It looks as though Garth Snow finally kept his cool and made the right move with this draft pick. The revitalizing of the Islanders can begin.

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