Former New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen reportedly agreed to a six-year, $31.5 million contract on Friday with the Detroit Red Wings, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet confirmed the report on the first day of free agency in the NHL.
Nielsen, 32, had another strong season in 2015-16, scoring 20 goals and adding 32 assists. It was the second time in the past three seasons he's scored at least 20 goals and the fifth time overall he's scored at least 40 points.
Only John Tavares (70 points) and Kyle Okposo (64 points) tallied more points for the Islanders last season than Nielsen (52 points).
Nielsen also helped lead the Islanders to their first playoff series win in 23 seasons.
He's an excellent two-way center, aiding the team defensively as well. That made him an intriguing center on the free-agent market. It also made him valuable to the Islanders in their playoff run, and it is surprising the team didn't find a way to re-sign him.
Nielsen certainly seemed keen on returning to the Islanders, as he r ...
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