With his fifteen seasons of NHL experience, he becomes a player development consultant.
Nielsen, 38, finished his career by playing a year in Germany with Berlin in 2021-2022.
In 925 NHL games with the Islanders and Red Wings, he scored 473 points (167 goals, 306 assists) and 166 penalty minutes. He added ten points in 24 playoff games.
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27 AOUT | 122 ANSWERS Player announces retirement and joins Kraken hockey operation Have you ever seen Frans Nielsen play in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 62 | 50.8 % |
No | 60 | 49.2 % |
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