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New York Rangers' Ales Kotalik, left, collides with Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.

Czech Republic's Jaromir Jagr (R) and Ales Kotalik react following their loss to Sweden after their IIHF World Hockey Championship quarterfinal game in Bern, May 7, 2009.

Czech Republic's Ales Kotalik (L) challenges Sweden's goalie Jonas Gustavsson (R) and Johan Harju during their IIHF World Hockey Championship quarterfinal game in Bern, May 7, 2009.

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Czech Republic's Ales Kotalik, center, battles for the puck with Sweden's goalie Jonas Gustavsson, right, and Johan Harju during their World Ice Hockey Championship quarterfinal match in Bern, Switzerland, Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Czech Republic's Ales Kotalik (C) challenges Belarus' Alexander Kulakov (L) and Ivan Usenko during their IIHF World Hockey Championship game in Zurich May 3, 2009.

Czech Republic's Ales Kotalik (C) celebrates his goal against Finland with team mates Jaroslav Hlinka (L) and Ondrej Nemec during their IIHF World Hockey Championship game in Zurich April 29, 2009.

Edmonton Oilers' Ales Kotalik (C) controls the puck against Phoenix Coyotes' Ed Jovanovski (L) and Martin Hanzal during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona, March 26, 2009.

Edmonton Oilers Ales Kotalik (L) scores on Chicago Blackhawks Nikolai Khabibulin during a shootout in their NHL hockey game in Chicago March 20, 2009.

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Edmonton Oilers' Ales Kotalik, left, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, of Russia, during the shootout in an NHL hockey game Friday, March 20, 2009, in Chicago. The Oilers won 5-4.

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TORONTO - MARCH 7: Ales Hemsky #83 of the Edmonton Oilers battles for the puck with Jamal Mayers #21 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as teammate Ales Kotalik #21 looks on with Ben Ondrus #25 and Ian White #7, both of the Toronto Maple Leafs, during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre...

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BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead of Ales Kotalik #12 of the Buffalo Sabres on February 13, 2009 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.

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BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead of Ales Kotalik #12 of the Buffalo Sabres on February 13, 2009 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.

Buffalo Sabres' Ales Kotalik (L) misses a breakaway chance against Edmonton Oilers' goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton January 27, 2009.

Buffalo Sabres' Paul Gaustad (L) and Ales Kotalik (C) celebrate a goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Dwayne Roloson (hidden) and Ladislav Smid (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton January 27, 2009.

Buffalo Sabres right winger Ales Kotalik (L) scores the lone goal in the team shootout past New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette during NHL hockey action in Buffalo January 9, 2009.

Buffalo Sabres right winger Ales Kotalik (L) scores the lone goal in the team shootout past New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette during NHL hockey action in Buffalo January 9, 2009.

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BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 27: Ales Kotalik #12 of the Buffalo Sabres fakes a shot on Joey MacDonald #35 of the New York Islanders during the overtime shootout on December 27, 2008 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. Kotalik then took the shot and scored. Buffalo won the shootout game 4-3.

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Edmonton Oilers' Ales Kotalik (21), of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames as teammate Denis Grebeshkov, of Russia, skates over in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton on Friday, April 10, 2009.

Edmonton Oilers right wing Ales Kotalik tumbles over Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom (32), as Wild defenseman Nick Schultz (55) watches, during the third period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota March 22, 2009.

AP Photo 8 months ago

Edmonton Oilers right wing Ales Kotalik (21), from Czech Republic, celebrates after scoring the game winner past St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason (50) in the overtime shoot-out of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Edmonton beat St. Louis 2-1.

AP Photo 8 months ago

Edmonton Oilers right wing Ales Kotalik (21), from Czech Republic, scores the game-winner past St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason (50) in the overtime shoot-out of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Edmonton defeated St. Louis 2-1.

Buffalo Sabres' Ales Kotalik celebrates his team's goam on the Ottawa Senators during their NHL hockey game in Ottawa in this March 27, 2008 file photo. According to media reports, Kotalik has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers on March 4, 2009.

Buffalo Sabres forward Ales Kotalik (12) celebrates a goal by teammate Daniel Paille in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Justin Pogge (R) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto, February 17, 2009.

AP Photo 9 months ago

Buffalo Sabres' Ales Kotalik (12), of Czech Republic, battles Montreal Canadiens' Ryan O'Byrne (3) as Canadiens goalie Carey Price watches the puck during the third period of the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. , Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. The Sabres won 3-2.

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Buffalo Sabres' Ales Kotalik (12) of Czech Republic scores the game winning goal on New York Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette in a shoot out during the NHL hockey game at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. , Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. The Sabres won 2-1.