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Hockey: News and Discussion Thread
08-04-2005, 09:43 AM
#2441
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Originally Posted by fdl
Figures, the glass is half empty Leaf reporter. That guy has been proven wrong so many times its getting old. Him and Al Sctachen should be put out to pasture.
08-04-2005, 09:46 AM
#2442
Senior Moderator
Ducks lock up Niedermayer brothers
Scott Niedermayer
TSN.ca Staff
8/4/2005 10:35:09 AM
The most coveted defenceman in the free agent market finally found a home on Thursday, as veteran blueliner and 2004 Norris Trophy winner Scott Niedermayer has signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
The deal for four years at $6.725 million per season, while brother and new teammate Rob signed a four year contract at $2 million per season.
New Jersey was Niedermayer's NHL home since 1992, after the Devils took him with the third overall pick in the 1991 draft.
Niedermayer has spent 12 full seasons with the Devils, winning three Stanley Cups and the 2004 Norris trophy as the NHL's top defenceman.
In addition to his Stanley Cup titles, Niedermayer has won an Olympic Gold medal, a World Championship, the World Cup, the Memorial Cup and a World Junior title. He is the only player in hockey history to have won all six titles.
The Devils and San Jose Sharks were also believed to be offering long term contracts to Niedermayer.
Scott Niedermayer
TSN.ca Staff
8/4/2005 10:35:09 AM
The most coveted defenceman in the free agent market finally found a home on Thursday, as veteran blueliner and 2004 Norris Trophy winner Scott Niedermayer has signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
The deal for four years at $6.725 million per season, while brother and new teammate Rob signed a four year contract at $2 million per season.
New Jersey was Niedermayer's NHL home since 1992, after the Devils took him with the third overall pick in the 1991 draft.
Niedermayer has spent 12 full seasons with the Devils, winning three Stanley Cups and the 2004 Norris trophy as the NHL's top defenceman.
In addition to his Stanley Cup titles, Niedermayer has won an Olympic Gold medal, a World Championship, the World Cup, the Memorial Cup and a World Junior title. He is the only player in hockey history to have won all six titles.
The Devils and San Jose Sharks were also believed to be offering long term contracts to Niedermayer.
08-04-2005, 09:52 AM
#2443
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dom
Looks like it was a package deal. No way in hell I give Rob 2 mill per.
08-04-2005, 09:55 AM
#2444
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Maybe the deal for Rob also includes some team benefits with his wife Nicki?
Pics?
No way in hell I'd ever play Hockey for a team named the Ducks. I don't care how much their paying me.
08-04-2005, 09:58 AM
#2446
Interesting. Interesting.
Originally Posted by dom
Pics?
No way in hell I'd ever play Hockey for a team named the Ducks. I don't care how much their paying me.
No way in hell I'd ever play Hockey for a team named the Ducks. I don't care how much their paying me.
Ummmmm...EXCUSE ME? It's The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, dom. Get it right.
08-04-2005, 10:02 AM
#2450
Interesting. Interesting.
Originally Posted by dom
Its time for a name change because that name is "Mighty" :ghey:
That Duck-Goaliemask logo looks pretty mean though.
08-04-2005, 10:04 AM
#2452
Senior Moderator
Ok... Here's some random Flyer thoughts.. They lose Recchi, Amonte and Leclair and god knows who else and they pick up some scrubs in the trade and Forsberg. And added some defensemen.. I just don't get all the hype surrounding how well they are doing.. End 
Edit - And soon to lose Roenick
Edit - And soon to lose Roenick
08-04-2005, 10:06 AM
#2453
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dom
Pics?
No way in hell I'd ever play Hockey for a team named the Ducks. I don't care how much their paying me.
No way in hell I'd ever play Hockey for a team named the Ducks. I don't care how much their paying me.
Small correction though, I think they are dating and not married...
08-04-2005, 10:08 AM
#2454
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Jonesi
Ok... Here's some random Flyer thoughts.. They lose Recchi, Amonte and Leclair and god knows who else and they pick up some scrubs in the trade and Forsberg. And added some defensemen.. I just don't get all the hype surrounding how well they are doing.. End
And Forsberg...although quite the pickup IMHO can't stay healthy and we don't forget how he pulled a Ricky Williams awhile back on his team too...
08-04-2005, 10:09 AM
#2455
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by fdl
maybe the leafs can pick up some scraps
The flyers much like the Canucks have again spend some serious money without addressing the real problem which is goaltending. They'd have been better served signing Khabibulin to 5.75 per IMO.
When was the last time a team won the cup with a so-so goaltender? Actually probly in 98 when Detroit won with Osgood but certainly no other time in the last 25 years.
2003-04 - Tampa Bay Lightning (Khabibuiln)
2002-03 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
2001-02 - Detroit Red Wings (Hasek)
2000-01 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1999-2000 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1998-99 - Dallas Stars (Belfour)
1997-98 - Detroit Red Wings (Osgood)
1996-97 - Detroit Red Wings (Vernon)
1995-96 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1994-95 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1993-94 - New York Rangers (Richter)
1992-93 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1991-92 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1990-91 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1989-90 - Edmonton Oilers (Rantford)
1988-89 - Calgary Flames (Vernon)
1987-88 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1986-87 - Edmonton Oilers
1985-86 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1984-85 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1983-84 - Edmonton Oilers
1982-83 - New York Islanders (Smith)
1981-82 - New York Islanders
1980-81 - New York Islanders
1979-80 - New York Islanders
08-04-2005, 10:09 AM
#2456
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08-04-2005, 10:12 AM
#2457
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Originally Posted by dom
The flyers much like the Canucks have again spend some serious money without addressing the real problem which is goaltending. They'd have been better served signing Khabibulin to 5.75 per IMO.
When was the last time a team won the cup with a so-so goaltender? Actually probly in 98 when Detroit won with Osgood but certainly no other time in the last 25 years.
2003-04 - Tampa Bay Lightning (Khabibuiln)
2002-03 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
2001-02 - Detroit Red Wings (Hasek)
2000-01 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1999-2000 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1998-99 - Dallas Stars (Belfour)
1997-98 - Detroit Red Wings (Osgood)
1996-97 - Detroit Red Wings (Vernon)
1995-96 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1994-95 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1993-94 - New York Rangers (Richter)
1992-93 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1991-92 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1990-91 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1989-90 - Edmonton Oilers (Rantford)
1988-89 - Calgary Flames (Vernon)
1987-88 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1986-87 - Edmonton Oilers
1985-86 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1984-85 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1983-84 - Edmonton Oilers
1982-83 - New York Islanders (Smith)
1981-82 - New York Islanders
1980-81 - New York Islanders
1979-80 - New York Islanders
When was the last time a team won the cup with a so-so goaltender? Actually probly in 98 when Detroit won with Osgood but certainly no other time in the last 25 years.
2003-04 - Tampa Bay Lightning (Khabibuiln)
2002-03 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
2001-02 - Detroit Red Wings (Hasek)
2000-01 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1999-2000 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1998-99 - Dallas Stars (Belfour)
1997-98 - Detroit Red Wings (Osgood)
1996-97 - Detroit Red Wings (Vernon)
1995-96 - Colorado Avalanche (Roy)
1994-95 - New Jersey Devils (Brodeur)
1993-94 - New York Rangers (Richter)
1992-93 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1991-92 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1990-91 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Barrasso)
1989-90 - Edmonton Oilers (Rantford)
1988-89 - Calgary Flames (Vernon)
1987-88 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1986-87 - Edmonton Oilers
1985-86 - Montreal Canadiens (Roy)
1984-85 - Edmonton Oilers (Fuhr)
1983-84 - Edmonton Oilers
1982-83 - New York Islanders (Smith)
1981-82 - New York Islanders
1980-81 - New York Islanders
1979-80 - New York Islanders
But, quite true. A hot goalie exactly what it takes to go deep into the playoffs...even the losers of the Finals like Cgy and recently Anaheim with the great play of Giguere and Kiprusoff...
08-04-2005, 10:23 AM
#2458
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by dom
Its time for a name change because that name is "Mighty" :ghey:
08-04-2005, 10:24 AM
#2459
Originally Posted by TSXforme
Scott Niedermayer is now a duck
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/artic...04_081135_6140
NOw they have Ozolinch and Niedermayer. Too very gifted offensive defensemen.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/artic...04_081135_6140
NOw they have Ozolinch and Niedermayer. Too very gifted offensive defensemen.
08-04-2005, 10:26 AM
#2460
The sizzle in the Steak
Alot of talk of Kariya & Selanne to LA.
Looks as if Palffy isn't going to sign with LA. If this is true then Kariya & Salanne w/ newly acquired Demitra is great!
As far as Roenick goes I find it hard to believe the Kings will trade their great young prospects for him.
Looks as if Palffy isn't going to sign with LA. If this is true then Kariya & Salanne w/ newly acquired Demitra is great!
As far as Roenick goes I find it hard to believe the Kings will trade their great young prospects for him.
08-04-2005, 10:28 AM
#2461
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Slooo97CL
i hope he gets speared in the throat on opening day.
I'm surprised he left actually. If I was a free agent my main priorities would be winning and then playing close to home. Looks like Scott factored neither into his decesion.
08-04-2005, 10:29 AM
#2462
Senior Moderator
There is a manager who walked over to the cube beside me and is talking about how the leafs are probably waiting for Niedermayer. Should I break the news to him and expose the fact that I have been surfing the web all morning? 
08-04-2005, 10:31 AM
#2463
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by fdl
There is a manager who walked over to the cube beside me and is talking about how the leafs are probably waiting for Niedermayer. Should I break the news to him and expose the fact that I have been surfing the web all morning?
I'm not sure whats funnier, that your manager actually thought the Leafs had a shot at Niedermeyer or that you've been surfing the net all morning.
08-04-2005, 10:32 AM
#2464
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Originally Posted by dom
Thats just wrong
I'm surprised he left actually. If I was a free agent my main priorities would be winning and then playing close to home. Looks like Scott factored neither into his decesion.
I'm surprised he left actually. If I was a free agent my main priorities would be winning and then playing close to home. Looks like Scott factored neither into his decesion.
08-04-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
That's Ranford not Rantford.
But, quite true. A hot goalie exactly what it takes to go deep into the playoffs...even the losers of the Finals like Cgy and recently Anaheim with the great play of Giguere and Kiprusoff...
But, quite true. A hot goalie exactly what it takes to go deep into the playoffs...even the losers of the Finals like Cgy and recently Anaheim with the great play of Giguere and Kiprusoff...
08-04-2005, 10:35 AM
#2466
Originally Posted by dom
Thats just wrong
I'm surprised he left actually. If I was a free agent my main priorities would be winning and then playing close to home. Looks like Scott factored neither into his decesion.
I'm surprised he left actually. If I was a free agent my main priorities would be winning and then playing close to home. Looks like Scott factored neither into his decesion.
any of you guys buy hockey tickets online? any suggestions?
Last edited by Slooo97CL; 08-04-2005 at 10:38 AM.
08-04-2005, 11:16 AM
#2468
Senior Moderator
Ferguson better hurry up and sign someone or we may have lynching down at the ACC.
Its the "OFFICIAL WHAT IS JFJ DOING THREAD"
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/index.php/topic,4479.0.html
Its the "OFFICIAL WHAT IS JFJ DOING THREAD"
http://chat.mapleleafs.com/index.php/topic,4479.0.html
08-04-2005, 12:00 PM
#2471
Senior Moderator
JR officially a King...and a 3rd round pick...All of that for future considerations...
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=132419
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=132419
08-04-2005, 12:03 PM
#2472
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
JR officially a King...and a 3rd round pick...All of that for future considerations...
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=132419
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=132419
....depending on what is in the Future considerations.
Demitra, Roenick.........now either Palffy, Kariya & Salanne?!?!?
08-04-2005, 12:04 PM
#2473
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Dave Taylor may have made one of the greatest deals!
....depending on what is in the Future considerations.
Demitra, Roenick.........now either Palffy, Kariya & Salanne?!?!?
....depending on what is in the Future considerations.
Demitra, Roenick.........now either Palffy, Kariya & Salanne?!?!?
08-04-2005, 12:05 PM
#2474
The sizzle in the Steak
I think Roenick is in the last year of his contract. Anyone confirm this?
If so, if he re-signs with the Kings then the future considerations could be substantial.
If so, if he re-signs with the Kings then the future considerations could be substantial.
08-04-2005, 12:05 PM
#2475
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
And despite all of that? Hawks > Kings. Period.
08-04-2005, 12:07 PM
#2476
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I think Roenick is in the last year of his contract. Anyone confirm this?
If so, if he re-signs with the Kings then the future considerations could be substantial.
If so, if he re-signs with the Kings then the future considerations could be substantial.
The Flyers lured him away from Phoenix in 2001 with a five-year, $37.5 million US contract.
08-04-2005, 12:16 PM
#2477
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
...and how is life in Never Never Land
08-04-2005, 12:24 PM
#2478
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
It's great! Somehow, I just thought Crosby was wearing an Indianhead jersey.
08-04-2005, 12:26 PM
#2479
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I could have sworn I've seen a pic of him in a King's Jersey...
08-04-2005, 12:33 PM
#2480
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Yup. And of course, in MY world, I could've sworn that Forsberg and Modano did NOT spurn the Hawks and sign with other teams for less money.
Wait a minute...that DID happen!!!
