New York Islanders' Mitch Fritz fights with the Montreal Canadiens' Georges Laraque (17) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York November 1, 2008. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

New York Islanders' Mitch Fritz fights with the Montreal Canadiens' Georges Laraque (17) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York November 1, 2008.

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  2. UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 06: Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders battles for the puck against Rod Brind'Amour #17 of the Carolina Hurricanes on February 6, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  3. UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 06: Freddy Meyer #44 of the New York Islanders defends against Steven Goertzen #23 on February 6, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  4. UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 06: Dustin Kohn #58 of the New York Islanders tries to control the puck under pressure from Stephane Yelle #18 of the Carolina Hurricanes on February 6, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  5. UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 06: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against Rod Brind'Amour #17 of the Carolina Hurricanes on February 6, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  6. UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 06: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against Joni Pitkanen #25 of the Carolina Hurricanes on February 6, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  7. New York Islanders' goalie Rick DiPietro (39) dives but can't stop this shot by Carolina Hurricanes' Joni Pitkanen who shot the puck from far out just as DiPietro was skating off the ice to put on an extra forward in an attempt to tie the game with about a minute left in the game as the goal gave the Hurricanes a two goal lead to win the game 3-1 in an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.
  8. New York Islanders' goalie Rick DiPietro (39) is bodychecked into the boards by Carolina Hurricanes' Tom Kostopoulos (29) as DiPietro skated out to the boards to get the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. The Hurricanes won 3-1.
  9. Pierre Gauthier, newly named general manager of the Montreal Canadiens smiles during a news conference to announce his appointment in Montreal, February 8, 2010.
  10. Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, looks down during a news conference to announce the new general manager in Montreal, February 8, 2010.
  11. Bob Gainey, former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens reacts during a news conference to announce his stepping down from the position in Montreal, February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the general manager.
  12. Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, listens to questions from the media during a news conference in which Montreal Canadiens President Pierre Boivin (C) announced the appointment of Pierre Gauthier (R) as the new general manager and executive vice-president of the NHL club, in Montreal February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the general manager.
  13. Bob Gainey (L), former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens shakes hands with the newly named general manager Pierre Gauthier during a news conference in Montreal, February 8, 2010.
  14. Montreal Canadiens president Pierre Boivin (R) looks on as Bob Gainey (L), shakes hands with newly named general manager Pierre Gauthier (C) during a news conference in Montreal, February 8, 2010. Gainey will remain with the organization as special advisor to the general manager.
  15. Bob Gainey listens to Montreal Canadiens' president Pierre Boivin, center, speak at a news conference in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, announcing Gainey's departure as general manager of the NHL hockey team and the appointment of Pierre Gauthier as the new GM of the hockey club.
  16. Bob Gainey, left, listens to Montreal Canadiens president Pierre Boivin, center, speak at a news conference in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, announcing Gainey's departure as general manager of the NHL hockey team and the appointment of Pierre Gauthier, right, as the new GM of the hockey club.

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