Confirmed with Link: Frans Neilsen SIGNS EXTENSION **4 yrs, $11 Million**

[Gillies Mustache]

Nielsen extended 4 years 11M per Bob McKenzie

[Tavares2TheRescue]

Been so wrapped up in draft coverage, apologize if this is old news: NYI sign Frans Nielsen to 4 year, $11M extension. Takes him out of UFA.

https://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzi...35150729883649

Nielsen's extension has an annual cap hit of $2.75M, with year by year salary of $2M, $2.5M, $3M and $3.5M.

https://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzi...36069043372032

[StumpNYI]

Originally Posted by Gillies Mustache

Nielsen extended 4 years 11M per Bob McKenzie

That makes me very happy if true.

[macleod50]

Originally Posted by StumpNYI

That makes me very happy if true.

It is.

Bob McKenzie
@TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
Been so wrapped up in draft coverage, apologize if this is old news: NYI sign Frans Nielsen to 4 year, $11M extension. Takes him out of UFA.

[Homeland Security]

https://twitter.com/#!/StapeNewsday/...36418307260419

[Ziggy16]

#Isles, Frans Nielsen agree to 4-year, $11 million extension, as @TSNBobMcKenzie first reported.

[letsgoisles89]

Very happy about this! I was afraid he would test the waters

[KingLio21093]

Originally Posted by Gillies Mustache

Nielsen extended 4 years 11M per Bob McKenzie

Well, even if we lose tonight, I can be at least pretty happy. Great to see Fransie locked up.

[zaius]

Originally Posted by Gillies Mustache

Nielsen extended 4 years 11M per Bob McKenzie

Great news!

[PWJunior]

Good for Franzie. Not a bad deal money-wise. I would have preferred only 3 years with all the young centers in our system, but glad to see him re-signed.

[Riddick]

he made a commitment to the team for VERY little money, they make a commitment in return to him. good deal on both ends.

[islesfan3991]

Good see to Frans signed. He deserves a contract extension.

[SLAPSHOT723]

Originally Posted by Riddick

he made a commitment to the team for VERY little money, they make a commitment in return to him. good deal on both ends.

I think he could have gotten more in free agency. A lot of teams need center depth and he's a great #2/3 center for any team to have. It's nice that he's signed to a little discount.

[kasper11]

Not a bad deal, I am very concerned though with the fact that we are bringing back Tavares-Nielsen-Bailey down the middle next year.

[xECK29x]

Very happy about this. He clearly wanted to stay and could've gotten 3-4 on the market. I expect PA to be traded hopefully for an upgrade on D.

[KingLio21093]

Originally Posted by kasper11

Not a bad deal, I am very concerned though with the fact that we are bringing back Tavares-Nielsen-Bailey down the middle next year.

Call me crazy, but I think Bailey can insert himself into the 2nd line. Been playing really well lately, and I think he can fair well playing on the 2nd line, with Frans on the 3rd, and maybe Cizikas on the 4th.

[Hip Of Rick]

Happy with the deal, good cap friendly deal for probably below 7/1 value . Converting either Franz or Bailey into a full time wing is a must and should start now with the season long lost

[Moosie]

[Islander Prophet]

thank you Snow

[Renbarg]

Good deal.

Wonder what this means for PAP.

[Kevin27NYI]

Fair deal, now make sure that he is the third line center and not the second!

[Renbarg]

Originally Posted by Hip Of Rick

Happy with the deal, good cap friendly deal for probably below 7/1 value . Converting either Franz or Bailey into a full time wing is a must and should start now with the season long lost

Agreed, I think Bailey is the more logical choice, bigger player, less defensively responsible and legit offensive skills. Maybe giving him less responsibility would lead to some production.

But me thinks that's at least 2 years away.

[Dutch Frost]

Great news, now sign PAP!!!

[BillD]

Good signing. The only way we can get decent young veterans is to sign our own expiring contracts.

PA up next.

[the sweetener]

very happy about this. i like franny alot. now if theyd only move bailey to wing and bring another center. hopefully this means strome will be given some to develop.