Red Wings sign forward Frans Nielsen to 6-year deal

New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) and Alan Quine (10) celebrate. (Alan Diaz/AP)

The Detroit Red Wings have signed free-agent forward Frans Nielsen to a six-year contract.

July 1, 2016

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Frans Nielsen
SIGNED BY
Detroit Red Wings
LENGTH
6 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$5.25 million
TOTAL
$31.25 million

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