"Retro Review: 2009 NHL Draft Class Celebrates a Decade Since Its Star-Studded Debut It's hard to believe that a decade has passed since the 2009 NHL draft, an event that saw some of the league's brightest young stars emerge. Headlined by the highly anticipated selection of John Tavares, the first overall pick by the New York Islanders, this class has seen its fair share of highs and lows. From the Islanders' hopes of building a Stanley Cup contender around Tavares to the early promise shown by other picks like Matt Corrente and Kyle Okposo, the 2009 draft class has been a fascinating study in the development of NHL talent."

It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…