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Gordon sees Tavares as offensive sparkplug

For the first time in franchise history, the Islanders did not have a single 20-goal scorer last season. Rookie Kyle Okposo led them with 18 goals.

Their leading goal-scorer next season might be another rookie, but if No. 1 draft pick John Tavares comes as advertised, reaching the 20-goal plateau shouldn't be a problem.

No one is happier about adding Tavares than coach Scott Gordon....

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