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Apr 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) during the second period of game two of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) during the second period of game two of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The big news for the day is the thought that GM Garth Snow and Frans Nielsen‘s representatives will meet soon to discuss a contract.

The story comes from Newsday in their first part of a two-part series on how the forward corps will look like by the time the 2016-17 season gets rolling. It’s a lead that’s buried a little far down in the article, but The Fourth Period does a nice job of dragging it out.

The 32-year-old center was the New York Islanders reliable second-line center for most of the regular season. With 52 points on the season, he was a big part of a small core of offensive talent, including the likes of Jonathan Tavares and Kyle Okposo (also a pending UFA).

With his an average cap hit of $2.75 million set to expire, Nielsen is looking to get a nice increase for what may likely be his final long-term contract. The trick for Snow will be to get the Nielsen signed to a deal that respects the Danes worth while also not locking the Islanders to a deal that has the potential to nose dive in a few years.

New York Islanders Round-up From Around the Web

As mentioned, Newsday has broken down what they believe will occur to the New York Islanders forwards this offseason, with the first installment in a two-part series. (Newsday)

Newsday also did the same for the New York Islanders blueline. What happens to Pulock and Pelech now that Hamonic has decided to stay? (Newsday)

The New York Islanders not only have a deep prospect pool, but one filled with blue-chip players. The future looks bright for the Isles. (Hockeys Future)

The tandem of Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss looks strong to start the 2016-17 season. But will both still be wearing the Orange and Blue? (Today’s Sport)

New York Islanders goaltending prospect Ilya Sorokin leads team Russia to a 3-0 win over team Norway to likely cement second place in their group. (NHL.com)

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