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Colliton replaces Nielsen
Just got the word. Center Frans Nielsen did not accompany the islanders on their flight to Buffalo last night after suffering apparent head and leg injuries when he was leveled by an elbow from Devils defenseman Mike Mottau Friday night at Prudential Center. Center Jeremy Colliton has been ...
Bad news: Frans Nielsen out 8-12 weeks
weblogs.newsday.com — Devils defenseman Mike Mottau received two games from the NHL for his elbow to the head of... Islanders center Frans Nielsen Friday night at the Prudential Center. Nielsen received 8-12 weeks on the injured list -- a span of up to 36 games -- from ... (more) Bad news: Frans Nielsen out 8-12 weeks
Sabres fall to middle of pack : Sabres & NHL : The Buffalo News
Sabres fall to middle of pack : Sabres & NHL : The Buffalo News
buffalonews.com — Cover Story: After 20 games, the real Sabres are still trying to find themselves Sabres fall to... middle of pack Mediocrity rules after first quarter The preseason predictions were similar no matter the prognosticator. Most figured the Buffalo Sabres ... (more) Sabres fall to middle of pack : Sabres & NHL : The ...
Sabres continue free fall
Sabres continue free fall
diebytheblade.com — Things have been bad lately for the Buffalo Sabres and they didn't get much better tonight at... the HSBC Arena.  I didn't see the game but by all indications the Sabres played a much better game but just failed to convert their ... (more) Sabres continue free fall
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Isles, Sabres look to rebound [Game Thread]
Lighthouse Hockey — ... Happy or not, the Islanders need to pick up the pieces after a rough night in Newark. They've called up Jeremy Colliton to replace the injured Frans Nielsen. Colliton was scoreless in 16 games on Long Island las season, but ...

Frans Nielsen: (Leg) Out at Least Two Months
RotoWire.com NHL Latest News — ... to add the player to your watchlist RotoWire Update Recommendation NYI 11/22/2008 Nielsen (leg) did not travel with the team to Buffalo and he'll miss Saturday's game, NY Newsday reports. Jeremy Colliton was called up to ta... ...

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