If you do not know who Steve Stamkos is, the team you probably cheer for is good. Thankfully, I am an Islander fan and although it seems like for the greater part of my life I have suffered the pain of being an Islander fan, this will just make winning that much sweeter. So since the organization is looking toward the future, I figure me as a blogger (still sounds funny) should do the same. Where's the future? Some of it is on the ice for the New York Islanders right now, some of it is playing for other NHL teams, and some of it has yet to even step on the ice for an NHL team. What am I talking about? The NHL Draft.
As of right now everyone, yes everyone, is starting to paint the picture of Steve Stamkos being drafted 1st overall. The Kings and Lightning are tied for the worst record in the league right now, both with 66 points. The Kings have played one more game, so technically they are in the lead for the running for Stamkos. The Islanders are penciled into the 5th slot right now. According to mynhldraft.com's Mock Draft, the Islanders will be selecting Kyle Beach. Who is this Kyle Beach? He is a 6'3 202 pound center, who is averaging a point per game for the Everett Silvertips. Another interesting stat of his is his 222 PIM's in 60 games, that is impressive. No idea on his age, but from the basic overview it sounds like he would be a great addition to the Islanders team. He would add size, playmaking ability, and scoring potential to an already young Islander team.
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