New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) moves the puck ahead of Atlanta Thrashers' Chris Thorburn (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 6-3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) moves the puck ahead of Atlanta Thrashers' Chris Thorburn (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 6-3.

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  1. UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 03: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates in warmups prior to his first NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on October 3, 2009 in Uniondale, New York.
  2. UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 03: Owner of the New York Islanders Charles Wang speaks with the media prior to the opening night game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on October 3, 2009 in Uniondale, New York.
  3. UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 03: Owner of the New York Islanders Charles Wang speaks with the media prior to the opening night game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on October 3, 2009 in Uniondale, New York.
  4. UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 03: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates in warmups prior to his first NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on October 3, 2009 in Uniondale, New York.
  5. UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 03: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates in warmups prior to his first NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on October 3, 2009 in Uniondale, New York.
  6. New York Islanders John Tavares (R) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, October 3, 2009.
  7. Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg (1), of Sweden, leaves the ice as he is replaced by Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, left, of the Czech Republic, during the second period against the San Jose Sharks in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Sharks went on to win 4-3.
  8. Montreal Canadiens Scott Gomez (back) and Atlanta Thrashers Pavel Kubina (C) trip over Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (front) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal October 20, 2009.
  9. Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 6-3.
  10. Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, celebrates goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger (54) skates through during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. Peverley had two goals for the night as the Thrashers went on to win 6-3.
  11. Atlanta Thrashers left wing Evander Kane (9) skates against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
  12. Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian, second from left, takes a shot against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith (41) for a goal with Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund (5), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
  13. Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, left, of Finland, prepares to defend the net against a shot-attempt by New York Islanders' Jon Sim in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. The shot-attempt failed.
  14. Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker (24) collides with New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.
  15. Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) gets checked by New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Washington.
  16. New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) moves the puck ahead of Atlanta Thrashers' Chris Thorburn (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 6-3.

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