Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: John Tavares ( born September 20 , 1990 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
Simplified: John Tavares ( born September 20 , 1990 ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .