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Nielsen's ownership rates in fantasy have dropped precipitously since he moved on from the Islanders following the 2015-16 campaign. The shootout specialist averaged 0.58 points per game as the sidekick to John Tavares over a decade's worth of service time with the Isles, but he's at a 0.47 PPG mark over 169 contests with the Wings. Nielsen is extremely versatile and remains an important special teams contributor for a Wings team searching for a new identity after Henrik Zetterberg was forced to retire due to chronic back trouble, but between his inconsistent play and an uphill battle overcoming a concussion issue, fantasy owners can leave him on the waiver wire in most settings until he sustains offensive success.
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11/26/18Nielsen garnered two assists -- including a power-play apple -- in a 7-5 home loss to the Blue Jackets on Monday.Read More
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