Frans Nielsen is Underrated, Doug Weight?s Influence, and NCAA Prospect Tidbits

Coming into what will be his fourth full season with the New York Islanders, Frans Nielsen is becoming quite a consistent hockey player.  After posting 9 goals and 24 assists in just 59 games during his rookie season, he tallied 12 goals and 26 assists in 76 games during the 2009-2010 season.  Last season, Nielsen had another consistent, solid season posting 13 goals and 31 assists in 71 games played.  These numbers might not blow you away, but they are only a small indication of what Nielsen does on the ice.  Nielsen is the third best Islanders forward in the faceoff circle.  Nielsen also led the NHL in shorthanded goals last season with seven and is an integral part of the Islanders penalty kill.  He has also shown tremendous leadership both on and off the ice.

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