Sept. 20, 1990: John Tavares born in Mississauga, Ontario. He grows up a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
June 26, 2009: Islanders select Tavares first overall in the NHL Draft at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
July 15, 2009: Tavares signs a three-year, $3.75-million entry-level deal.
Oct. 3, 2009: Tavares has a goal and an assist in his NHL debut against the Penguins. He finished with 24 goals and 30 assists in 82 games as a rookie.
Oct. 23, 2010: Tavares notches his first career hat trick.
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