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Frans Nielsen

New York Islanders

1984/04/24 27

6-0 184

Herning, Denmark

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the New York Islanders in 2002 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Islanders 53 9 16 25 -5 2 3 0 1 0 85

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A smooth operater, he's extremely heady and a good playmaker. Makes his linemates better in the offensive zone. Has a wealth of two-way ability and setup skills. Is a big asset on special teams.
Flaws
  • Is smallish by NHL standards, and must shake the 'soft' label in order to maximize his scoring upside. Can be prone to injuries because of his slight stature.
Career Potential
  • Skilled two-way center.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 8, 2012 Signed by the New York Islanders to a four-year contract extension.
April 10, 2011 Missed the last 4 games of the regular season (concussion).
April 5, 2011 Concussion, remainder of the season.
April 2, 2011 Head injury, day-to-day.
January 20, 2011 Missed 7 games (strained groin).
January 11, 2011 Strained groin, injured reserve.
January 6, 2011 Strained groin, day-to-day.
December 2, 2009 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
October 21, 2009 Missed 6 games (knee injury).
September 30, 2009 Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
January 13, 2009 Missed 23 games (right leg injury).
November 22, 2008 Right leg injury, early February.
July 19, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Islanders to a four-year contract.
March 29, 2008 Missed 12 games (shoulder injury).
March 2, 2008 Shoulder injury, late March.
February 4, 2008 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
September 26, 2007 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
March 1, 2007 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
February 21, 2007 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
February 19, 2007 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
February 7, 2007 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
February 4, 2007 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
January 31, 2007 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
January 12, 2007 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
January 5, 2007 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
May 15, 2006 Signed by the New York Islanders to a two-year contract.

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June 22, 2002 Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round (87th overall) in 2002.

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