2009 NHL entry draft
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The 2009 NHL entry draft was the 47th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 26–27, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The draft was part of the centennial celebrations of the Mo
John Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders.
Victor Hedman was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Evander Kane was selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers.
Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson was selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
John Tavares
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John Tavares is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. In the 2009 NHL entry draft, he was selected
2009 NHL entry draft
…NHL season, retained the first overall selection following that year's NHL draft lottery. The Islanders used the first overall pick to select centre John Tavares from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The Tampa Bay Lightning used the second pick to draft defenceman Victor Hedman from Modo…
John Tavares playing with the Maple Leafs in 2022
Tavares with the New York Islanders in November 2009. The 2009–10 season was his rookie season in the NHL.
Tavares in May 2013 during the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs