Nielsen will end his playing career following the conclusion of the 2022 IIHF World Championship.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen spent the 2021-22 season playing in the DEL for the Berlin Eisbaren for which he registered 12 goals and 15 assists in 33 games. Over the course of his 15-year NHL career, the veteran logged 925 games for the Islanders and Red Wings but saw action in just 24 postseason contests and failed to ever lift Lord Stanley's cup.

Nielsen (undisclosed) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Berlin Eisbaren on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen spent the past 15 years playing in the NHL for the Islanders and Red Wings. Over that time, the 37-year-old center appeared in 925 games in which he registered 167 goals, 306 assists and 689 blocks while averaging 16:28 of ice time. Despite his long career, the 2002 third-round pick was limited to just 24 postseason appearances, all with New York. While Nielsen's NHL career is likely over at this point, he'll no doubt be hoping his performance with the Eisbaren will earn him a spot on the Danish national team for the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.

Nielsen (undisclosed) was waived unconditionally by the Red Wings on Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his six-year, $31.5 million contract, MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Father Time has clearly caught up with the 37-year-old Nielsen, who was often a healthy scratch in 2020-21 and finished the campaign having appeared in just 29 contests, picking up six points while averaging 12:08 of ice time over that span. It seems unlikely that Nielsen will garner much interest from other NHL clubs, so he may need to head overseas if he wishes to continue his playing career.

Nielsen (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen's only picked up six points through 29 games this campaign, so this news shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups. The veteran forward still has one season remaining on his six-year, $31.5 million contract. It's safe to assume Nielsen won't be a useful fantasy option in 2021-22.

Nielsen (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Stars, per the roster report.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen is set to miss a second game with the mystery injury. The 36-year-old will try to be healthy enough to play at home against the Stars on Thursday.

Nielsen (undisclosed) is not in Monday's lineup against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what Nielsen is dealing with after he left Saturday's game against Chicago with an injury. He has six points while averaging just 12:08 of ice time through 29 games this season. The 36-year-old will be questionable for Tuesday's game against the Stars.

Nielsen (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Nielsen was hurt, but he was labeled questionable to return after the second intermission. If the 36-year-old forward fails to come back, his next chance to get back in action would be Monday in Dallas.

Nielsen was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen played in two of the Red Wings' last four games, and he'll be available for Saturday's matchup versus the Blackhawks. The 36-year-old has put up six points through 28 games this season.

Nielsen was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Nielsen continues to shuffle to the Red Wings' taxi squad on off days. He'll likely return to Detroit's active roster ahead of Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks.

Nielsen was promoted to Detroit's active roster Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Nielsen's been promoted to the active roster, he's expected to sit as a healthy scratch for Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks. He's notched six points in 28 games this season.