New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche met with the media today (video link) for the first time since being hired. While he addressed the coaching situation, he was also asked about the upcoming draft. New York now holds the number one selection following a surprising victory at the draft lottery, leading some to wonder if they might be open to moving it to help get back into the playoff picture for next season. While he stopped short of ruling out the idea outright, he did his best to pour cold water on the idea, saying that “Someone would have to really knock my socks off to trade that pick.” The Isles have only picked first overall twice this century, goalie Rick DiPietro (2000) and John Tavares (2009). Barring an offer Darche can’t refuse, they’ll be adding to that count in a little under a month.