Frans Nielsen (hand) was activated off of IR on Sunday, according to Newsday.

Nielsen (hand) was activated off of IR on Sunday, according to Newsday.

Analysis:

Nielsen played just over 20 minutes and had an assist in the Islanders 5-3 loss to Florida on Sunday. It seems that no matter what happens with Thomas Vanek he will remain the second line center for the Isles as his name is not being mentioned in trade rumors.