Ovechkin, Malkin, MacDonald named top players for November New York, NY (Sports Network) - Washington Capitals left wing Alexander
Ovechkin, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and New York Islanders
goaltender Joey MacDonald have been selected as the NHL's top players for the
month of November.
Ovechkin was chosen as the First Star after leading all scorers with 25 points
for the month. He notched 11 goals and 14 assists in 14 games, helping the
Capitals post a record of 8-5-2. The reigning NHL MVP had a 10-game point
streak during the month and became the second Capital to earn the league's
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Frans Nielsen reached agreement with the Islanders Friday night on a four-year contract worth $2.1 million according to Newsday.
Our View:The deal essentially guarantees Nielsen a spot on the NHL roster. Nielsen is considered a very smart player, and he could bring value to a fantasy squad down the line. In 102 AHL games, Nielsen totaled 30 goals and 52 assists for 82 points.
Sean Bergenheim has signed a two-year deal with the Islanders worth $1.725 million, according to the Islanders.com.
Our View:The team was pleased to lock up the 24-year-old forward for another two years, and are excited to see him compete in training camp. He is part of the Islanders' youth movement, and could challenge 20 or more goals if he earns a favorable role with the club.
