OTHL -- There were some rumors that the New York Islanders were entertaining offers for the #1 pick in the draft. But when the draft started, commissioner Jason Fisher steped up and handed over the mic to James Jones of the NY Islanders, who announced that the team selected Minnesota native Erik Johnson. The 6'4, 220 lbs defender was rated the #1 prospect by every hockey magazine and draft pundit in the world, and the Islanders did not dissapointe there fans with the selection. And now the Islanders have a big defensive prospect to build there future defense around.
Second overall the St Louis Blues went with another american, as Phil Kessel had his name called. Third overall the Anaheim Ducks added Jordan Staal to there array of young talent. The big lanky center will be a welcome addition in California.