Top draft picks John Tavares, Victor Hedman, and Matt Duchene at the 2009 NHL entry draft on Friday in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

First round rundown

So much for the wild speculation

After weeks of wild speculation and wacky rumours, the New York Islanders did the expected.
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Heatley offers come up short
Style points for Oil GM
Ex-Giant Kane ready for show
Offensive D-men a priority
New chapter in 'Battle of Ontario'
Size matters for Sens
New destinations for longtime pals Schenn, Glennie
De Haan's de-man
Habs home in on Leblanc
Oilers add slick Swede
Flames boast plenty of cash to make a splash
Flames land Swedish D
Dany keeps up hopes for trade

Isles hope Tavares leads them to the Cup If all goes as planned, the New York Islanders will ride first-overall draft pick John Tavares to the top just as the Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins did with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin after their lean years. FULL STORY

Maple Leafs like 'em big You would figure Don Cherry would approve of the Maple Leafs' 2009 entry draft. FULL STORY Pocket Rocket denied Heshka happy for chance NHL Draft dull, duller Players who slipped through the cracks in the draft Final grades The skinny on the Oilers draft picks Time for Burke to tone down the drama Draft weekend no big deal after all

Six more picks for Canucks Despite saying Friday that a defensemen was a top priority, Mike Gillis waited until the third round to pick one up on the second day of the NHL entry draft. FULL STORY

Jun 27 ... Leafs pushing for draft's return to T.O.

Jun 26 ... Few trades, surprises at NHL draft

Jun 26 ... Kessel deal discussed

Jun 26 ... Isles looking out for No. 1

Jun 26 ... Oilers full of optimism

Jun 26 ... GM poised to make noise

Jun 26 ... Offensive D-men a priority

Jun 26 ... Ex-Giant Kane ready for show

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