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If the NY Islanders pick Hedman first overall, will the Tampa Bay Lightning pick up Tavares? Not so fast - there's the possibility of another defenseman jumping ahead of Tavares in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

With Matt Duchene's stock rising, just what-if he goes first overall in the NHL entry draft on June 26th?

Videos posted at The Lightning official team website highlight Victor Hedman, Matt Duchene and John Tavares in separate clips.  There is more highlight fluff than assessment and some older...

John Tavares has been the consensus #1 NHL draft prospect of 2009. What happens for the Tampa Bay Lightning if Tavares is not selected 1st overall by the New York Islanders?

While the Tampa Bay Lightning's defense reeked this past season, depth at the center position is also a concern going towards the 2009 NHL off-season.