NEWARK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 29: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders warms up before playing against the New Jersey Devils during their preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 29, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

NEWARK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 29: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders warms up before playing against the New Jersey Devils during their preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 29, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey.

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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. New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (30) kicks aside a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (12) as Devil's Colin White (5) defends during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
  8. New York Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky (17) checks New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  9. New Jersey Devils' Jay Pandolfo eyes the puck as New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan, right, lands on Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. Callahan received a penalty for goaltender interference. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  10. New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, left, slows down New York Rangers' Vinny Prospal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J.
  11. New Jersey Devils' Paul Martin is sent flying on a check by New York Rangers' Chris Drury during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J.
  12. A New York Rangers fan reacts as New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise (9) celebrates with Travis Zajac after Zajac scored during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Rangers beat the Devils 3-2.
  13. UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 27: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders scores the game winning goal at 13:48 of the third period as Matt Moulson #26 (R) cruises in front against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on November 27, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 3-2.
  14. UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 27: John Tavares #91 (not shown) of the New York Islanders scores the game winning goal at 13:48 of the third period as Matt Moulson #26 (R) celebrates in front against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on November 27, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 3-2.
  15. New York Islanders winger Kyle Okposo (L) and Matt Moulson (R) congratulate center John Tavares after he scored against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, November 27, 2009.
  16. UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 27: John Tavares #91 (not shown) of the New York Islanders scores the game winning goal at 13:48 of the third period as Matt Moulson #26 (R) cruises in front against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on November 27, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 3-2.

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