John Tavares is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected first overall by the New York Islanders, for whom he played nine seasons and served as captain for five seasons.
Tavares with Oshawa Generals in November 2008. He was later traded to the London Knights in January 2009.
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.
Tavares in March 2018. The 2017–18 season was his last season with the Islanders.
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens' centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or European leagues. The New York Islanders, who finished last overall in the 2008–09 NHL season, retained the first overall selection following that year's NHL Draft lottery.
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.
