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BLOG REPLAY: NHL Entry Draft

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2009 | 8:29 AM ET

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Victor Hedman, far right, went to Tampa Bay with the second pick. (Harry How/Getty Images)

The New York Islanders did as expected and selected Canadian OHL sniper John Tavares with the top pick in the NHL Entry Draft on Friday in Montreal, and the Lightning followed by snapping up Swedish defenceman Victor Hedman.

Highly touted younsters Matt Duchene, Evander Kane and Brayden Schenn also were picked high, while the Canucks, Oilers, Flames, Leafs, Senators and Habs grabbed their newest players.

Relive the action in CBCSports.ca's draft chat reply, featuring news from reporter Alan Adams at the Bell Centre, analysis from Medicine Hat Tigers coach Willie Desjardins, plus your comments as the selections happened.

<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=ffb32fe074 " >The NHL Draft: 2009</a>

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Hockey Headlines

Sutter wants firebrand version of Flames: The Calgary Flames begin a stretch Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles where eight of nine are played on the road.
Leafs look to limit Ovechkin, Caps: For a team with glaring defensive issues, Toronto could hardly have done worse than draw Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
Habs can get over .500 mark against Wings: Getting over the .500 mark has been a struggle for the Montreal Canadiens, but they're certainly giving it the old collège try.
Senators, Sabres renew pleasantries: The Ottawa Senators appear much improved from last season, but one thing they'll want to replicate from the disappointing 2008-09 campaign is success against the Buffalo Sabres.
Oilers face NHL's hottest club: The Edmonton Oilers established some momentum their last time out, but will be challenged to continue it on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of five straight (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. MT).

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Oilers face NHL's hottest club: The Edmonton Oilers established some momentum their last time out, but will be challenged to continue it on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, winners of five straight (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. MT).
Habs can get over .500 mark against Wings: Getting over the .500 mark has been a struggle for the Montreal Canadiens, but they're certainly giving it the old collège try.
Virtue, Moir in control at Skate Canada: Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have put a stranglehold on the ice dance competition at Skate Canada in Kitchener, Ont.
What's going to happen in the CFL's division finals?: Having gone a brilliant, confidence building 1-1 in last week's picks, and not planning any trips to Regina in the near future, we present our choices for this Sunday's Canadian Football League division finals.
Leafs look to limit Ovechkin, Caps: For a team with glaring defensive issues, Toronto could hardly have done worse than draw Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).