Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Anssi Salmela (25), of Finland, collides with New York Islanders left wing Jeff Tambellini (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Philips...

...12 seconds left in the game under pressure from New York Islanders players Mike Comrie and Jeff Tambellini at the Prudential Center

Bridgeport, CT - JANUARY 09: Left wing Jeff Tambellini #7 of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers looks on during the NHL game against the Portland Pirates...

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, second from right, stops New York Islanders' Jeff Tambellini, right, during first period NHL pre-season hockey action in Montreal, Canada, Friday Sept. 21, 2007...