Tavares Signs with Isles, the Era Begins
Jul 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top StorySYOSSET, NY— Pittsburgh turned a slew of disappointing seasons and high draft picks into a team that is now a perennial contender. So maybe it’s no coincidence the Islanders will open against the defending Stanley Cup champions after trying to emulate the Penguins rebuilding model.
John Tavares, the No. 1 overall draft choice, signed a three-year [...]
