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Tavares Signs with Isles, the Era Begins

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top Story

SYOSSET, 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 [...]

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Islanders Hope Calvin Goes With Their Natural

Jul 14th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top Story

SYOSSET, NY— Calvin de Haan skated to John Tavares’ right as half of the Islanders prospect complement participated in an end-of-session blue line drill. The two players stood out among the bright uniform variegation assembled on the Iceworks rink.
There was no public press conference to welcome de Haan. That treatment was reserved for Tavares, the [...]

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