NHL prospects Evander Kane (R), John Tavares (2nd R), Matt Duchene (2nd L) and his father Vince (L) watch the Detroit Red Wings practice before Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series in Pittsburgh, June 2, 2009. Tavares is expected to be the number one pick in the NHL draft which takes place June 26 in Montreal. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

NHL prospects Evander Kane (R), John Tavares (2nd R), Matt Duchene (2nd L) and his father Vince (L) watch the Detroit Red Wings practice before Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series in Pittsburgh, June 2, 2009. Tavares is expected to be the number one pick in the NHL draft which takes place June 26 in Montreal.

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