Three More Third Rounders

Islanders select LW David Toews 66th overall. The Islanders select the younger brother of Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews. So just like last season with Blake Kessell, the Islanders grab a younger brother.

Is the brother of Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews and credits his brother for having had the most influence on his career – "we always used to play together on the outdoor rink and he's always been there to help me better my game". Played his minor hockey for the Dakota Lancers, St. Vital Victorians and the Winnipeg Warriors and started playing hockey at the age of four – "once my brother started playing I wanted to be just like him and play as well". Patterns his game after Ottawa's Dany Heatley – "he is strong on the puck and has a very good sense for the game".

From THN: It's not that he's not a solid prospect, but Toews' status has taken a hit because of unfair comparisons to his brother, Chicago super-rookie Jonathan Toews. Like Jonathan, David has been a star at the Shattuck-St. Mary's prep school and hockey factory as Jonathan did, David will play at North Dakota next season. In the minds of scouts, however, David does not possess the top shelf talent Jonathan does, despite his stats. In fact, David is seen as more of a checking forward; see Wayne Primeau versus Keith. "He's OK. He's just OK," one scout said. "He's not really fast and he's not really big, but he's smart." Toews is a solid second-rounder who plays a very tenacious game. "He doesn't have the offensive upside, but he can be a very solid two-way guy," another scout said. "He has tons of character and he's a competitive, hard-working kid."