Confirmed with Link: Wings sign Frans Nielsen 6 years 5.25m/yr

[StevieWonder]

I know it's not the cool thing to say here, but I like the deal. People here seem to not understand where the market is in the NHL.

 

[The Geelee]

Stephen Weiss 2.0? Looks like it

 

[ShelbyZ]

not really familiar with Nielsen. How good is this guy?

Skinny, soft as Charmin 2nd/3rd line center that plays a decent 2 way game.

 

[Hckytwn]

This is a disaster. 6 years at $5M+ for a 32 year old who's never got 60 pts and only once over 20 goals? I really don't get it.

 

[InjuredChoker]

another discount?

awesome!

kenny still has it.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Good player, but 3 years too long.

If Holland doesn't land a top pairing defenseman, the streak is in some serious jeopardy. They didn't add enough scoring.

 

[Frk It]

not really familiar with Nielsen. How good is this guy?

I have the same question.


Anyone watched a lot of him and can weigh in?

Honestly, he is a good player.

I don't like the price, the term, or the fit. But the guy is a pretty slick playmaker, plays a complete game, and will definitely chip in some offense.

He is kind of like a higher end Filppula, IMO. At least in terms of impact. I just did not really want another perimeter playmaker, and that is kind of what he is in my opinion.

 

[ricky0034]

I know it's not the cool thing to say here, but I like the deal. People here seem to not understand where the market is in the NHL.

sure it's probably around market value

but it's really not a good idea for the Wings to be giving 32 year olds 6 year contracts

gonna be so many contracts weighing this team down in a few years with Helm,Abdelkader,Nielsen,Ericsson etc

 

[Mjollner]

You know what will make our anemic offense better?

An aging borderline top 6 center who struggles to put up 45pts a season. And hell why not sign him for 6 years. 6 years?!!!

 

[CMUBrent]

Bahahahahaha

Another bad contract by that past-his-prime GM. Six years for a 32-year old forward?

 

[Chris 84]

this is awful. i like the guy as a player, but this is an overpayment and a ridiculous term. oh, kenny....

 

[Run the Jewels]

not really familiar with Nielsen. How good is this guy?

He's a decent 2nd line center. Good two way player. The problem is he's 32 so his play could fall off a cliff at any point. Anything more than 2-3 years is a huge risk. He could very well end up being bought out.

Ken Holland and desperation are an awful, awful mix.

 

[Konnan511]

Very good cap hit, terrible term. Do we know any of the specifics of the contract? NMC, NTC?

 

[vladdy16]

tsn's 3rd ranked FA on the market

 

[bullocks]

Meh not that bad. Over-reaction on here per usual.

All the top UFA's getting 6 or 7 yrs yet Kenny was suppose to get less *shrugs*

 

[skate skate skate]

Well, I like it!

 

[ShelbyZ]

Stephen Weiss 2.0? Looks like it

No, that was Richards. This is Weiss 3.0.

 

[InjuredChoker]

good player. fills a big need.

terrible contract.

 

[ElysiumAB]

I loved this deal when I thought Nielsen was 27 years old.

 

[Jussha]

I think I would have preferred offering Staal shorter term and maybe bigger money, I feel like we have a slightly improved Filppula but oh wells

 

[ArGarBarGar]

I know it's not the cool thing to say here, but I like the deal. People here seem to not understand where the market is in the NHL.

This is in the same logical realm as maxing out your credit card on Black Friday because "look how much I saved!"

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

So Nielsen at 6 years $5.25M per Helm at 5 years $3.85M per and Marchenko at 2 years $1.45M per. So who else is going to get paid big time from Holland today.

 

[abbbaron]

This is a pity because Nielsen was solid for the Isles last season and is the type of player I want to like, but the contract Holland just doled out will turn me against him...

 

[Hckytwn]

I loved this deal when I thought Nielsen was 27 years old.

Is that a direct quote from Kenny?

 

[Chris 84]

I have the same question.


Anyone watched a lot of him and can weigh in?

very good 2-way player, good 2nd line centre. has some skills, can put up a semi-reasonable points tally, but the main thing we gain from having him is his defensive skills.

Stephen Weiss 2.0? Looks like it

that's harsh. weiss as a player looked to be done before the wings took him. nielsen is pretty much at his peak now. i expect nielsen to do well for the wings. certainly better than weiss.