Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund (R) tries to get a shot off in front of New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, January 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund (R) tries to get a shot off in front of New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, January 8, 2009.

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  1. Calgary Flames defencemen Dion Phaneuf (3) pushes Colorado Avalanche forward Chris Stewart (25) to the ice in front of Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 28, 2009.
  2. Edmonton Oilers' Dustin Penner, left, battles with Calgary Flames defenceman Robyn Regehr, right, as Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, follows the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.
  3. Calgary Flames defencemen Robyn Regehr (28) pushes Columbus Blue Jackets forward RJ Umberger (18) out from in front of Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta October 20, 2009.
  4. Calgary Flames forward Olli Jokinen passes the puck during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta October 6, 2009.
  5. Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla handles the puck during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta October 6, 2009.
  6. Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates with his team after he scored a goal during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.

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