Nielsen shuts Darth up!

[MatthewBarnabysTears]

So, anybody notice that Bouchard is suddenly looking like a decent player ever since being putting on Frans' line? 2 assists in 2 games and much more involved. Is there anybody that doesn't look good when paired with Nielsen?

I've often been among the only posters here defending his Islanders tenure, but Brad Boyes looked absolutely miserable on a line with Grabner and Nielsen. And after watching Grabner play with Nielsen again this season, it seems clear who was the weak link.

 

[Darth Milbury]

So, anybody notice that Bouchard is suddenly looking like a decent player ever since being putting on Frans' line? 2 assists in 2 games and much more involved. Is there anybody that doesn't look good when paired with Nielsen?

Okposo did not look so great paired with him last season.

 

[kasper11]

Okposo did not look so great paired with him last season.

For a while, when he was out of shape. For the last month and the playoffs, he looked great.

 

[redbull]

Totally agree, although I still like Bailey as a winger for JT.

Yes, please.

So, anybody notice that Bouchard is suddenly looking like a decent player ever since being putting on Frans' line? 2 assists in 2 games and much more involved. Is there anybody that doesn't look good when paired with Nielsen?

Fransie is a smart player, fast, smart defensively, passes well, can carry the puck, rarely makes a mistake. redbull and kasper11 would be solid wingers with Fransie too.