Date of birth: April 24, 1984 (2010-11 Season Age: 26)
Place of birth: Herning, Denmark
Height: 5'11
Weight: 172
Shooting Hand: Left
NHL Season: 4th NHL Season
Drafted: Islanders In The 3rd Round (87th Overall) Of The 2002 Draft
Acquired: Originally Drafted By The NY Islanders
2010-11 Season Stats:
New York Islanders NHL: GP: 71 G: 13 A: 31 P: 44 PIM: 38
Short-Term Status:
He will be an important member of this team next year and will be looked upon to provide a solid force on the Penalty Kill. He is one of the most versatile members of the team and expectations will be that he will contribute on both sides of the puck.
Long-Term Status:
Contract Status:
| LENGTH: 4 YEAR(S) VALUE: $2,100,000 TYPE: STANDARD EXPIRY STATUS: UFA (2012) | ||||||
| SEASON | AHL SALARY | NHL SALARY | P. BONUSES | S. BONUS | CAP HIT | |
| 2008-09 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $0 | — | $525,000 | |
| 2009-10 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $0 | — | $525,000 | |
| 2010-11 | $550,000 | $550,000 | $0 | — | $525,000 | |
| 2011-12 | $550,000 | $550,000 | $0 | — | $525,000 | |
Review:
Frans Nielsen has developed into one of the best 2-way forwards in the entire NHL. This season Nielsen was absolutely spectacular in all facets of the game. He had a career high in goals with 13, assists with 31, and points with 44. When ever he is on the ice he provides a calming presence in all three zones, as shown by his team leading (tied for the lead with Grabner) +13 plus/minus. His defensive play has really helped him on the PK and the coaching staff has taken notice, he led all Islander forwards in Average PK Time On Ice per Game with 2:59, which is 38 seconds more than any other. With that time not only was he able to help the Islanders have the 12th best Penalty Kill in the entire NHL (despite the Islanders being fourth worst in overall Goals Against), but he was also able to turn the table a bit and provide an offensive threat on said penalty kill. He led the entire NHL in Short Handed goals with 7 and Short Handed points with 8, it was a unique yet effective source of goalscoring for the Islanders down the stretch. His defensive awareness is highlighted by his willingness to sacrifice his body to block a shot. He led all Islander forwards in shots blocked with 63 which was 11 more than any other forward. Its almost as though, when he is on the ice and the Islanders are defending, the Islanders have an extra defenseman on the ice. He is that good defensively and to be honest, I would not be surprised if he wins a Selke somewhere down the line. What I find truly amazing is the fact that Frans Nielsen is one of the premiere two-way forwards in the NHL and his salary is DIRT CHEAP as his cap-hit is a measly $525K per year. Fans and "hockey people" alike, are astonished at the value on the Islanders side of that contract. When his contract expires after next season, he will be due for a BIG raise and the Islanders will give it to him.
Season Grade (A+ to F-): A+
Frans Nielsen has developed into one of the best 2-way forwards in the entire NHL. This season Nielsen was absolutely spectacular in all facets of the game. He had a career high in goals with 13, assists with 31, and points with 44. When ever he is on the ice he provides a calming presence in all three zones, as shown by his team leading (tied for the lead with Grabner) +13 plus/minus. His defensive play has really helped him on the PK and the coaching staff has taken notice, he led all Islander forwards in Average PK Time On Ice per Game with 2:59, which is 38 seconds more than any other. With that time not only was he able to help the Islanders have the 12th best Penalty Kill in the entire NHL (despite the Islanders being fourth worst in overall Goals Against), but he was also able to turn the table a bit and provide an offensive threat on said penalty kill. He led the entire NHL in Short Handed goals with 7 and Short Handed points with 8, it was a unique yet effective source of goalscoring for the Islanders down the stretch. His defensive awareness is highlighted by his willingness to sacrifice his body to block a shot. He led all Islander forwards in shots blocked with 63 which was 11 more than any other forward. Its almost as though, when he is on the ice and the Islanders are defending, the Islanders have an extra defenseman on the ice. He is that good defensively and to be honest, I would not be surprised if he wins a Selke somewhere down the line. What I find truly amazing is the fact that Frans Nielsen is one of the premiere two-way forwards in the NHL and his salary is DIRT CHEAP as his cap-hit is a measly $525K per year. Fans and "hockey people" alike, are astonished at the value on the Islanders side of that contract. When his contract expires after next season, he will be due for a BIG raise and the Islanders will give it to him.
Season Grade (A+ to F-): A+
He was a force on both sides of the puck and honestly I believe he is THE most underrated player in the entire NHL. He put up a lot of points and was incredible in his defensive zone.
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