Nielsen will end his playing career following the conclusion of the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
Nielsen spent the 2021-22 season playing in the DEL for the Berlin Eisbaren for which he registered 12 goals and 15 assists in 33 games. Over the course of his 15-year NHL career, the veteran logged 925 games for the Islanders and Red Wings but saw action in just 24 postseason contests.
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Frans Nielsen: Headed for DEL
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Nielsen (undisclosed) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Berlin Eisbaren on Sunday.
Nielsen spent the past 15 years playing in the NHL for the Islanders and Red Wings. Over that time, the 37-year-old center appeared in 925 games in which he registered 167 goals, 306 assists and 689 blocks while averaging 16:28 of ice time. Despite his long career, the 2002 third-round pick was limited to just 24 postseason appearances, all with New York. While Nielsen's NHL career is likely over at this point, he'll no doubt be hoping his performance with the Eisbaren will earn him a spot on the Danish national team for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Frans Nielsen: Bought out by Detroit
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Nielsen (undisclosed) was waived unconditionally by the Red Wings on Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his six-year, $31.5 million contract, MLive.com reports.
Father Time has clearly caught up with the 37-year-old Nielsen, who was often a healthy scratch in 2020-21 and finished the campaign having appeared in just 29 contests, picking up six points while averaging 12:08 of ice time over that span. It seems unlikely that Nielsen will garner much interest from other NHL clubs, so he may need to head overseas if he wishes to continue his playing career.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Won't return this season
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Nielsen (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Nielsen's only picked up six points through 29 games this campaign, so this news shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups. The veteran forward still has one season remaining on his six-year, $31.5 million contract. It's safe to assume Nielsen won't be a useful fantasy option in 2021-22.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Remains sidelined Tuesday
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Nielsen (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Stars, per the roster report.
Nielsen is set to miss a second game with the mystery injury. The 36-year-old will try to be healthy enough to play at home against the Stars on Thursday.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Won't play Monday
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Nielsen (undisclosed) is not in Monday's lineup against Dallas.
It's unclear what Nielsen is dealing with after he left Saturday's game against Chicago with an injury. He has six points while averaging just 12:08 of ice time through 29 games this season. The 36-year-old will be questionable for Tuesday's game against the Stars.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Injured in Saturday's game
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Nielsen (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.
It's unclear how Nielsen was hurt, but he was labeled questionable to return after the second intermission. If the 36-year-old forward fails to come back, his next chance to get back in action would be Monday in Dallas.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Bounces to active roster
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Nielsen was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Nielsen played in two of the Red Wings' last four games, and he'll be available for Saturday's matchup versus the Blackhawks. The 36-year-old has put up six points through 28 games this season.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Returned to taxi squad
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Nielsen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.
Nielsen continues to shuffle to the Red Wings' taxi squad on off days. He'll likely return to Detroit's active roster ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Shuffles to active roster
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Nielsen was promoted to Detroit's active roster Thursday.
Although Nielsen's been promoted to the active roster, he's expected to sit as a healthy scratch for Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks. He's notched six points in 28 games this season.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Back to taxi squad
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Nielsen was dropped to Detroit's taxi squad Tuesday.
Nielsen has appeared in two straight games with the Red Wings, so he could return to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus Chicago. He's picked up six points in 28 games this season.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Gets promotion
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Nielsen was promoted to the active roster Monday.
Nielsen is expected to play in Monday's road game versus the Hurricanes. The 36-year-old has produced six points through 27 games this season.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Shifts to taxi squad
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Nielsen was assigned to the taxi squad Sunday.
Nielsen played in six of the last seven games, recording an assist and four shots on net. This may just be a paper move, as Nielsen could be promoted again for Monday's road clash versus the Hurricanes.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Back on active roster
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Nielsen was promoted to Detroit's active roster Saturday.
Nielsen's expected to skate on the Red Wings' third line Saturday against the Hurricanes. He's tallied six points in 26 games this season.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Bumps down a rank
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Nielsen was designated for the taxi squad Thursday.
After posting just one point over the past five games, Nielsen will come out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Predators.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Up to active roster
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Nielsen was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Nielsen is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Predators. The 36-year-old pivot has played the last four games, averaging 11:24 of ice time and producing one point.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Sent to taxi squad
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Nielsen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Nielsen has appeared in four straight games with the Red Wings, so he could be summoned to the active roster ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Predators. He's picked up six points in 25 games this campaign.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Slotting in Saturday
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Nielsen was promoted to the active roster for Saturday's game versus the Lightning.
Nielsen will skate on the third line with Vladislav Namestnikov and Valtteri Filppula on Saturday. The 36-year-old has collected five points and 18 shots through 23 games.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Shuffles to taxi squad
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Nielsen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.
Look for Nielsen to return to the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay.
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Red Wings' Frans Nielsen: Ascends to NHL roster
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Nielsen was added to Detroit's active roster Thursday.
Nielsen is expected to skate on the Red Wings' third line Thursday against Florida. He's picked up five points in 22 NHL appearances this season.
