Islanders coach Jack Capuano said Monday that he would like to keep Nelson at center, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.

Islanders coach Jack Capuano said Monday that he would like to keep Nelson at center, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.

Analysis:

This would seem to put the kibosh on any chance Nelson had of playing on the top line with John Tavares. The problem is the Isles are loaded with young centers. They can't all make the team so at least one or two will have to move to wing or be sent down to the AHL.