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Frans Nielsen

New York Islanders

1984/04/24 25

5-11 172

Herning, Denmark

3

the New York Islanders in 2002 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Islanders 66 10 22 32 8 6 0 1 1 0 117

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is extremely heady and a good playmaker. Makes his linemates better in the offensive zone. Has a wealth of two-way potential.
Flaws
  • Is smallish by NHL standards, and must shake the 'soft' label in order to maximize his scoring upside. May be prone to injuries because of his slight stature.
Career Potential
  • Skilled center.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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.

Trades

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

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