All Entries Tagged With: "Scott Niedermayer"
New Jersey Devils: Still Stuck with “Boring” Label? They Shouldn’t Be!
Since the 1990′s, the New Jersey Devils have had a label put on them about playing “boring” hockey. It all stems from the fact the Devils were known for playing the neutral zone trap and essentially taking away the middle of the ice from opponents and attempting to slow down the offensive rush of their [...]
Blackhawks: Dialing for D-Men?
As the Pre-Olympics roster freeze and March trade deadline get ever closer, there is debate about the Hawks’ perceived need on defense. From the Chicago hockey media to Blackhawk fan boards, the questions are being asked: does the team need a d-man; what kind; who; and how much should they pay for this rental player? [...]
Scott Niedermayer’s Destiny Lays In His Own Hands
Apparently, star defenseman Scott Niedermayer isn’t leaving Anaheim at the trade deadline this year. “Scotty and I have been talking and he’s going to retire an Anaheim Duck. And that’s the way it’s going to be unless he tells me different. I have an agreement with Scotty and it’s my word”, Ducks general manager Bob [...]
Looking For a Big Name? Niedermayer Might Fill a Need
Last night was all hockey talk for me. The boys from Hockeenight, CT and Forklift were great to converse with as we gabbed away for over 90 minutes. It was during our chat fest I was made aware of another first line player who was traded at the deadline and went onto win the Stanley Cup in [...]
Captain Niedermayer: forever the bored 17-year old autograph signer to me
An unscientific perusal of blogs over the past few days showed no evidence that any Penguins’ fans were disappointed that team captain Sidney Crosby was not appointed as “C” of the 2010 Canadian Winter Olympic team. Crosby, Calgary captain Jarome Iginla and Philadelphia defenceman Chris Pronger were named alternates to Anaheim captain Scott Niedermayer during [...]
Team Canada 2010 – My Picks
As I mentioned earlier this year when I made my pre-season picks, the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team has never been under more pressure to perform. By the same logic, the pressure has never been greater for management to pick the appropriate team to take Canada to Olympic glory in Vancouver. Steve Yzerman, Mike Babcock and [...]
Candidates for Team Canada’s roster for Vancouver 2010
Steve Yzerman, Team Canada’s GM, is planning on making the announcement of Canada’s final roster on December 30, 2009, a little more than a week from now. Yzerman will name his 23 man roster during the World Junior tournament in Saskatoon, Canada. Below you will find the three groupings for the 2010 Olympic hockey tournament: [...]