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Rob "Empty Netter" Niedermayer

Started by Dark Knight, Sep 17 2009 10:14 AM

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#1 Dark Knight

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 10:14 AM

Rob to Russia?
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Sources tell TSN Rob Niedermayer is in negotiations with the KHL's (CSKA) Moscow Red Army and failing an NHL team surfacing with a suitable offer within the next few days, the veteran forward will sign a one-year contract to play in Russia.
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Posted 17 September 2009 - 10:38 AM

Story seems like a last minute plea from the Niedermayer camp to PLEASE find an NHL team to pony up some cash. dontgetit.gif

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 10:42 AM

So it's exactly what I suspected...

Rob actually thinks he's worth the "Scott tax" Anaheim was paying him LOL

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 10:59 AM

QUOTE (Todrick @ Sep 17 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So it's exactly what I suspected...

Rob actually thinks he's worth the "Scott tax" Anaheim was paying him LOL



Sykora just signed with the Wild for 1.6mil. If Rob wants anything over about half that, he's probably out of luck.

Too bad, too. I think he has something to offer to a team, but just felt a little too secure in Anaheim. In a new location, with a little pressure put on him, I think he could thrive.

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 11:16 AM


At 34 years old and with a Cup under his belt, I don't blame him one bit if he can make an extra couple million or whatever by playing overseas for the last couple of years of his career.

Faced with being able to make in 2 years over there what it would take him 5-6 years over here, why not do it and avoid the 3-4 extra years of wear & tear on the body that you have to use for the rest of your life?

Plus, his kid(s) are young enough still where it won't interfere with their school momentum/social network yet, if I'm not mistaken. As far as the opportunity, it's good timing for it. I think I'd be down for it just for the adventure. (OK... the extra money wouldn't hurt, either)

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 12:10 PM

QUOTE (ladiesandgentlemen @ Sep 17 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At 34 years old and with a Cup under his belt, I don't blame him one bit if he can make an extra couple million or whatever by playing overseas for the last couple of years of his career.

Faced with being able to make in 2 years over there what it would take him 5-6 years over here, why not do it and avoid the 3-4 extra years of wear & tear on the body that you have to use for the rest of your life?

Plus, his kid(s) are young enough still where it won't interfere with their school momentum/social network yet, if I'm not mistaken. As far as the opportunity, it's good timing for it. I think I'd be down for it just for the adventure. (OK... the extra money wouldn't hurt, either)


Couldn't agree more. It still bums me out that Robbie couldn't get a contract with anyone but the man has to do what's best for him and his family. He'll never be forgotten in theses neck of the woods. Good luck in Russia Robbie!

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 03:12 PM

QUOTE (ladiesandgentlemen @ Sep 17 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At 34 years old and with a Cup under his belt, I don't blame him one bit if he can make an extra couple million or whatever by playing overseas for the last couple of years of his career.

Faced with being able to make in 2 years over there what it would take him 5-6 years over here, why not do it and avoid the 3-4 extra years of wear & tear on the body that you have to use for the rest of your life?

Plus, his kid(s) are young enough still where it won't interfere with their school momentum/social network yet, if I'm not mistaken. As far as the opportunity, it's good timing for it. I think I'd be down for it just for the adventure. (OK... the extra money wouldn't hurt, either)


Plus, the KHL is a lot softer than the NHL.

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 04:04 PM

QUOTE (StandupGoalie @ Sep 17 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Plus, the KHL is a lot softer than the NHL.

True.

However, once you leave the rink in Russia, it's the other way around.

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 04:22 PM

QUOTE (StandupGoalie @ Sep 17 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Plus, the KHL is a lot softer than the NHL.


Rob may be the best defensive forward in that league.

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Posted 20 September 2009 - 06:21 PM

QUOTE (Kariya9 @ Sep 17 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rob may be the best defensive forward in that league.


Pretty sure he is. lol

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Posted 22 September 2009 - 02:05 PM

QUOTE (ladiesandgentlemen @ Sep 17 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True.

However, once you leave the rink in Russia, it's the other way around.

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thats true

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Posted 22 September 2009 - 11:21 PM

Damn, I was really hoping to see him play against us. Especially at the pond. I love seeing those tributes to former Ducks when they visit.

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Posted 24 September 2009 - 01:12 PM

may be if KHL and NHL come to some understanding and there is be another series... Cup of Champions... and Rob is still there laugh.gif

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 09:26 AM

According to KuklasKorner on Twitter Rob Niedermayer has been signed by NJD...

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 09:36 AM

QUOTE (Dark Knight @ Sep 25 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to KuklasKorner on Twitter Rob Niedermayer has been signed by NJD...


NJ trying to pull a Ducks and get the good Niedermayer by signing the other one?

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 09:45 AM

QUOTE (Todrick @ Sep 25 2009, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NJ trying to pull a Ducks and get the good Niedermayer by signing the other one?

Yeah, I just posted that on twitter...

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 09:56 AM

Comments from Lamoriello



QUOTE (Dark Knight @ Sep 25 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I just posted that on twitter...


Wierd, I don't see that one...

I see your tweet about the signing, but nothing following that... maybe my sidebar in firebox is lagging

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 10:08 AM

QUOTE (Todrick @ Sep 25 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wierd, I don't see that one...

I see your tweet about the signing, but nothing following that... maybe my sidebar in firebox is lagging

It was a reply to
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@Okeetee123 As fate would have it he and his brother switch places. Will Scott want to go win a Cup with Rob in NJ now?

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 10:20 AM

QUOTE (Dark Knight @ Sep 25 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was a reply to


yeah my feed must be locked up...

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:03 PM

QUOTE (Dark Knight @ Sep 25 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to KuklasKorner on Twitter Rob Niedermayer has been signed by NJD...


Good for Rob! Hate to see a guy with a family have to go to Russia to play.

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:07 PM

This is just Ironic and funny

Rob Signs with Devils

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:11 PM

Yeah, we know. Check the NJ thread in the NHL forum and the Ex-Ducks Forum wink.gif

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:18 PM

Day late and a dollar shot, my bad.

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:19 PM

QUOTE (RGS_Quack93 @ Sep 25 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Day late and a dollar shot, my bad.

Neither wink.gif By the way, welcome to AD...

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 02:48 PM

I just wonder how the Jersey fans will react to Scotty now. Will they boo a Devil's brother?
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