from Larry Brooks of the NY Post,

So in addition to the Original Six Era, we have the Between the Owners’ Lockouts Era of 2005-06 through 2011-12. Probably not so catchy a designation that the NHL will issue a line of licensed merchandise to commemorate the Age, but nevertheless.

Presenting Slap Shots’ Between the Owners’ Lockouts Era All Stars:

First Team. G: Tim Thomas, Bruins; D: Nicklas Lidstrom, Red Wings and Zdeno Chara, Bruins; C: Sidney Crosby, Penguins; W: Evgeni Malkin, Penguins and Alex Ovechkin, Capitals.

Second Team. G: Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers; D: Shea Weber, Predators and Duncan Keith, Blackhawks; C: Henrik Sedin, Canucks; W: Henrik Zetterberg, Red Wings and Ilya Kovalchuk, Thrashers/Devils.

read on for a look at the Islanders...