Detroit — Frans Nielsen wants to play. You can sense it in his voice and his actions.
Nielsen has been practicing for almost a week now, while being in concussion protocol.
But having tests taken earlier this week, Nielsen didn’t satisfy doctors with the results. He’ll take them again Thursday, and is hopeful of returning to the lineup the following night against the New York Rangers.
Still, Nielsen is going to be careful. With everyone knowing the dangers of concussions, Nielsen is on board about safety being first and foremost.
“You do argue with the doctors and you do want to come back and play,” Nielsen said after Wednesday’s practice, which he took part in entirely.