John Tavares has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Islanders, who took the 19-year-old first overall in last month?s NHL draft, according to an Associated Press report on Wednesday. ?It?s an exciting time for the Islanders organization as we develop our young talent into a contender,? GM Garth Snow said. ?John provides another important piece to help us achieve our ultimate goal of winning a Stanley Cup.?