New York Islanders' Nate Thompson, left, celebrates teammate Jack Hillen's (not shown) goal against Atlanta Thrashers' goalie Ondrej Pavelec, right, of the Czech Republic, as Thrashers' Ron Hainsey 96) skates away during the first 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' Nate Thompson, left, celebrates teammate Jack Hillen's (not shown) goal against Atlanta Thrashers' goalie Ondrej Pavelec, right, of the Czech Republic, as Thrashers' Ron Hainsey 96) skates away during the first 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. ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 19: Ron Hainsey #6 of the Atlanta Thrashers falls to the ice against Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins at Philips Arena on November 19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  2. ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 19: Ron Hainsey #6 of the Atlanta Thrashers falls to the ice against Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins at Philips Arena on November 19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  3. ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 19: Ron Hainsey #6 of the Atlanta Thrashers falls to the ice against Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins at Philips Arena on November 19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  4. Edmonton Oilers center Sam Gagner (L) is checked by Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey (R) at their NHL hockey game in the first period in Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 2009.
  5. Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey, center, is lifted into the air by Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) as as his teammates celebrate his game tying goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period, of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 3-2 in a shoot out.
  6. New York Islanders' Nate Thompson, left, celebrates teammate Jack Hillen's (not shown) goal against Atlanta Thrashers' goalie Ondrej Pavelec, right, of the Czech Republic, as Thrashers' Ron Hainsey 96) skates away during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 6-3.
  7. New York Islanders left wing Matt Moulson, front left, is congratulated by teammates Jack Hillen (38) and Frans Nielsen, of Denmark, after his first-period score against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, of Finland, during an NHL hockey game in Boston, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.
  8. New York Islanders' Jack Hillen (38) and Florida Panthers' Nathan Horton chase a puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
  9. New York Islanders' Jack Hillen (38), Mark Streit (2), from Switzerland, Kyle Okposo, and Richard Park (10), from Korea, celebrate Okposo's game-winning goal in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. New York won 4-3. Hurricanes Rod Brind'Amour (17) skates off in the foreground.
  10. New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo (21) and Mark Streit (2), from Switzerland, celebrate Okposo's game-winning goal in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. New York won 4-3. Islanders' Jack Hillen (38) is seen in the foreground.
  11. Carolina Hurricanes' Niclas Wallin (7), from Sweden, blocks a shot by New York Islanders' Jack Hillen (38) as Hurricanes goalie Manny Legace (34) and Joni Pitkanen (25), from Finland, defend during the third period period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. New York won 4-3 in overtime.
  12. New York Islanders' Nate Thompson, left, celebrates teammate Jack Hillen's (not shown) goal against Atlanta Thrashers' goalie Ondrej Pavelec, right, of the Czech Republic, as Thrashers' Ron Hainsey 96) skates away during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 6-3.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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