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Nielsen Out 2-3 Months
When I heard that Frans Nielsen was walking around in good spirits last night, I was optimistic that the injuries he suffered as a result of the Mike Mottau hit weren't too severe. Unfortunately, the limp accompanying his walk was symptomatic of significant injuries . Oh, the dreaded high ...
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
Islanders' vision coming into focus
newsday.com — A run of injuries to the defense corps, the loss of All-Star goaltender Rick DiPietro to knee... surgery and several blown third-period leads -- cause and effect, you might say -- disrupted the start of the Scott Gordon Era. But after three straight wins ... (more) Islanders' vision coming into focus
Colliton replaces Nielsen
weblogs.newsday.com — 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 ... (more) Colliton replaces Nielsen
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  • TheProgram TheProgram
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    Ironically he got hurt before the Mottau elbow so it would have happened anyway.  Bad patches of ice really are unfortunate.
    Posted 11/23/2008 respond (flag)
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IllegalCurve.com — ... Islanders youngster Frans Nielsen took an elbow to the face last night and now we learn that he will be out of the line-up for 2-3 months.  It was a dirty play and now Nielsen is on the sidelines for a long time. Broken record: The NHL needs to get serious about head shots. ...

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Devils' Mottau suspended two games for elbowESPN.com - NHL 11/22/2008
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.
Devils D Mottau suspended 2 games for elbowingThe Seattle Times: Sports 11/22/2008
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.
Devils D Mottau out for elbowingFOXSports.com News for NHL 11/22/2008
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Devils D Mottau suspended 2 games for elbowingBoston.com -- Hockey news 11/22/2008
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.
Devils' Mottau suspended, Isles' Nielsen out 8-12 weeksNYDailyNews.com - Hockey 11/23/2008
Devils defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.