Islanders Win Scotiabank NHL Draft Lottery
15/04/2009 17:27
In a season filled with bad news, the New York Islanders finally received some positive information Tuesday night when they won the Scotiabank NHL Draft Lottery, meaning they will have the first shot at London Knights phenom John Tavares or Swedish defenceman Victor Hedman.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly unveiled the top five live on TSN. Much to the delight of Islanders fans, no team beat the odds to displace New York atop the lottery standings. The Islanders finished last in the NHL this season and had a 48% chance of landing the first overall pick.
"I'm thrilled for our fans. Thrilled for our organization, (owner) Charles Wang and (GM) Garth Snow. This is a great moment." Islanders director of pro scouting Ken Morrow told NHL on TSN's James Duthie after the Isles won the lottery. "No offence to you guys, but I don't want to be back here next year."
The remainder of the lottery remained true to the odds with the Tampa Bay Lightning getting the second overall pick, followed by the Colorado Avalanche, Atlanta Thrashers and Los Angeles Kings.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Hmm . . . let’s see . . . the Oilers draft in the number 10 position. That’s great, just frickin’ great!