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Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Islanders signed center Frans
Nielsen to a contract extension on Tuesday.
While no official terms have been released, the team confirmed that an
extension has been signed and that there will be an official announcement on
Wednesday.
However, it was reported by TSN that the deal is for four years and $11
million.
Playing in his sixth season, the 27-year-old Denmark native has nine goals and
16 assists.
Since coming into the league during the 2006-07 season, he has posted 46 goals
and 99 assists in 289 games.
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