Does Hedman Bring Nastiness From Europe?

A stud defenseman needs a real physical aspect to their game, even some nastiness. Even a defenseman who can 'skate like the wind' needs to be able to get in a guy's face and back him down. Does Victor Hedman have that element in his game? Will he?

Isles say without a nastiness he may be good, but not dominant.

Islanders Need To Draft The Best Available

TSN.ca reports Matt Duchene as "most complete forward"; a fan poll on the site gives a slight edge to drafting him over Hedman at the number 2 spot in the draft.

Isles say the Islanders need to draft the BEST forward (or defenseman) available at number one overall.

Tavares AND Hedman

Ok so draft John Tavares already. There have been some rumblings of an option to get Hedman and Duchene. Instead.

Isles say let's get Tavares AND Hedman.

Not possible? Sure it is. Would be easier if a clause (a no brainer) in the Guerin trade also gave the Islanders the Pens '09 first round pick if Pittsburgh wins the cup, but we'll work with what we've got. The Islanders take Tavares first overall, Tampa Bay is on the clock. Tampa Bay trades the second overall pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft and forward Ryan Malone to the New York Islanders for the 26th and 37th picks in the draft and defenseman Mark Streit. The New York Islanders select, from Modo of the Swedish Elite League, defenseman Victor Hedman.

Streit for Lecavalier?

Would you trade Streit for Lecavalier? The Isles can choose whomever they want with the first pick. Obviously in this scenario the Isles take Hedman first overall, make the trade, and Tampa Bay takes Tavares second overall.

NYI get Victor Hedman and Vincent Lecavalier

Tampa Bay get John Tavares and Mark Streit

Isles say yes.