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Was there an attempt to allow Tavares to play in the AHL as a 17-year-old?

Yes
No
It's not known
He played in the AHL at 16

Answer

Yes, there was an attempt to allow Tavares to play in the AHL as a 17-year-old. In order to do this, the Islanders would have had to file a petition with the league, which would have required them to prove that Tavares was capable of playing in the AHL. However, the Islanders did not file a petition, and Tavares remained in the OHL for the 2006–07 season.