| The Islanders
came off their best season in years going 40-37-7 and a trip to the
Wales Conference Finals versus Montreal. Things were looking good and
newly named GM Don Maloney was looking to add to that in his first
draft. In what seemed like a good move at the time Maloney tried to
strengthen the position in goal by acquiring Ron Hextall from Quebec for
Mark Fitzpatrick and a swap of first rounders. That would drop the
Islanders from the 14th pick to number 23 overall. It also followed the
release of fan favorite Glenn Healy who was one of the main catalysts in
the Islanders road to the Conference Finals. Healy would be claimed by
Anaheim in the expansion draft on June 24, 1993. At the 14th pick Quebec
proceeded to select Adam Deadmarsh, who has gone on to a solid career.
Surprisingly enough Maloney did have an eye on current Islander Mats
Lindgren before he was taken by Winnipeg at #15. They were hoping to
land Todd Bertuzzi at the 23rd pick. Of course Bertuzzi felt he could
contribute right away for the Islanders but they did the right thing and
sent him back for another two years of junior where he thrived. This was
considered a very strong draft coming in and the Islanders managed to
draft about 5 future NHL regulars. Once Mike Milbury became the GM he
showed his lack of patience for young players by sending BOTH Bertuzzi
and Bryan McCabe to Vancouver for a declining Trevor Linden in 1998. To
support Milbury's decision Bertuzzi was a frustrating player, never
realizing his potential until after he left New York. An olympic gold
medal winning goaltender, a longshot surprise 5/6 defenseman and two
Roller Hockey International stars would round out the second half of the
1993 draft for the Islanders.
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D Bryan McCabe - 6'1" 204 pound tough d-man. Very
high strung player. Isles named him youngest Captain in team history in 1997 at
22 years of age. Went 18-45-63 in 220 career games with the Isles. Traded to
Vancouver at 1998 trade deadline with Bertuzzi for Trevor Linden. Spent 1999-00
with Chicago and 2000-01 with Toronto.
RW Warren Luhning - 6'2" 200 pounds. Played 4
years of college hockey with Michigan, winning a Championship in 1996.
Went 72-85-157 in 157 games played. Went scoreless in 19 games with the
Isles from 1997 to 1999. Traded to Dallas for a 1999 third round pick,
which was eventually sent back to Dallas, June 25, 1999.
G Tommy Salo - Swedish Gold Medal winning goalie in
1994 Olympics. Once forced to tears by GM Mike Milbury in an
arbitration hearing. Took Utah Grizzlies to 1995 and 1996 IHL
Championships. Compiled an Islander record of 62-94-21 with 14 shutouts in
187 appearances. Traded to EDM for Mats Lindgren and pick(Martinek)
3/20/99. 
RW Peter LeBoutillier - 6'1" 200 pounds. From
1991 to 1995 mostly with Red Deer (WHL), he went 54-62-116 with 748 PIM's
in 194 games. Re-entered the draft in 1995 and was selected in the 6th
round, 133rd overall by Anaheim. Shuttled between Anaheim and AHL
from 1995 to 2000. Has gone 2-1-3 in 35 career NHL games.
D Darren Van Impe - Had 70 and 84 point seasons with
Red Deer (WHL) in 1992-93 and 1993-94. Traded to Anaheim for a 9th round
pick in 1995(Broda) 8/31/94. Played 4 years with ANA until he was
claimed off waivers from Boston 11/26/97. Played for Boston 4 years.
21-81-102 in 330 games. Claimed off waivers by Rangers 8/01.
C Rod Hinks - Played 4 years in the OHL mostly with
Sudbury going 130-145-275 in 242 games. Since 1994 he has jumped around
with practically every minor league (ECHL, AHL, UHL, WPHL, WCHL). Also played in Italy, Austria and most recently Great Britain. Went 3-9-12
in 15 games with the Phoenix Mustangs(WCHL) in 2000-01.
D Daniel Johansson - Played with Rogle(SWE) from
1991 to 1995. From 1995 to 1999 he moved to HV-71 where he went 19-28-47
in 186 games. He played for Sweden in 1992 and 1993 World Junior
Championships. In 1993 he went 3-3-6 in 6 games. Has not played it seems
since 1999 and is not on the Isles roster anymore.
RW Stephane Larocque - 4 year QMJHL player went 117-151-268 in 251
games. Since 1995 he has also jumped around (CoHL, ECHL, CHL, WPHL, IHL).
Scored 104 points including 51 goals for the Fort Wayne Brahmas(WPHL) in
1997-98. Spent 2000-01 with Wichita(CHL). Played in Roller Hockey
International League in 1997.
LW Carl Charland - Spent 4 years in the QMJHL mostly with Hull
going 85-82-167 in 266 games. Played 5 games in the IHL with Quebec in
1996-97. From 1996 to 1999 played for McGill University in the CIAU going
13-15-28 in 55 games. Played two years in the RHI(1996, 1997). Has played
in the Quebec Semi Pro League since 1999.
