NEW YORK - JUNE 28: First overall 2009 NHL draft pick John Tavares of the New York Islanders talks with Brian Schneider #23 of the New York Mets after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the New York Yankees on June 28, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

NEW YORK - JUNE 28: First overall 2009 NHL draft pick John Tavares of the New York Islanders talks with Brian Schneider #23 of the New York Mets after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the New York Yankees on June 28, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.