Guest bullocks Report post Posted May 19, 2007 "I'm not sure that Scotty Niedermayer 's 100 percent. He doesn't look right. He's not skating the same way, he's not handling the puck the same way. He's competing, and he's caring. But he looks hurt." -- Pierre McGuire , of TSN, after Anaheim's Game 4 victory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 nothing to loose sleep over... we'll see next game...but a hurt niedermayer can still be a very dangerous player... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullocks Report post Posted May 19, 2007 nothing to loose sleep over... we'll see next game...but a hurt niedermayer can still be a very dangerous player... just thought i'd throw it out there...explains why filppula made him look so ordinary last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 just thought i'd throw it out there...explains why filppula made him look so ordinary last game. Why not throw it out, period. He's fine, Val is just that quick... A lot of people speculate that their fav. players' subpar performance must be due to an undisclosed injury . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckette 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 He's really not ok. He hasn't been 'ok' since he had that stress fracture in his foot, which didn't heal and he didn't have surgery on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Maybe he's worried about messing up his hair, and that's throwing off his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Maybe its because Lidstrom is on the ice, and we can actually compare him to what a Norris defensman is really all about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Why not throw it out, period. He's fine, Val is just that quick... A lot of people speculate that their fav. players' subpar performance must be due to an undisclosed injury . no, Val is quick, but Nidermeyer hasnt looked like his usual self.... on the one play when Val was coming down the boards, Nidermeyer would have normally put his body infront of him.. but he was hesitant and opted to use his stick instead... i bet he's beat up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justheducks 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) im sorry but if you make a thread at least take the time to see how to spell the name you are writing on the topic, its NIEDERMAYER. Not trying to mean just think its a good idea to spell the name right thats all. Edited May 19, 2007 by justheducks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 no, Val is quick, but Nidermeyer hasnt looked like his usual self.... on the one play when Val was coming down the boards, Nidermeyer would have normally put his body infront of him.. but he was hesitant and opted to use his stick instead... i bet he's beat up.. If Flip got by him twice, he must be injured, I see the logic now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 Maybe its because Lidstrom is on the ice, and we can actually compare him to what a Norris defensman is really all about maybe that's true, the overhyped love couple, pronger and niedermayer, got so much attention that the media forgot that they seem so ordinary in the shadows of the the great Lidstrom.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckette 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 maybe that's true, the overhyped love couple, pronger and niedermayer, got so much attention that the media forgot that they seem so ordinary in the shadows of the the great Lidstrom.... WTF? Love couple? They don't even play on the same line except for the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 WTF? Love couple? They don't even play on the same line except for the PP never said they did, but all you hear from the media is "Pronger and Neidermayer this....Neidermayer and Pronger that", hell they make them sound like Angelina and Brad.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 19, 2007 I am not too worried about Scott Niedermayer or Chris Pronger as een with Pronger out of game 4 the Ducks won....I think the biggest impact Niedermayer for the Ducks has been Rob. He made a difference in game 4, but with him being ejected in game 3 that would explain the outcomes of both games a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckette 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 never said they did, but all you hear from the media is "Pronger and Neidermayer this....Neidermayer and Pronger that", hell they make them sound like Angelina and Brad.... I think you mean Niedermayer. And that's not all I ever hear. All I ever hear is butt kissing for the Sabres, Red Wings, Canucks (that made me SO sick) and the Pens. Thats all I get here in Florida, if not that, Tampa Bay butt kissing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAFWingedWheel 4 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I think you mean Niedermayer. And that's not all I ever hear. All I ever hear is butt kissing for the Sabres, Red Wings, Canucks (that made me SO sick) and the Pens. Thats all I get here in Florida, if not that, Tampa Bay butt kissing. at least you get something in florida, i lived in ft. walton beach near pensacola for 6 yrs and there was no hockey talk...well, except for the minor league team in p-cola....so i feel you there, it sucks for any hockey fan in florida... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 im sorry but if you make a thread at least take the time to see how to spell the name you are writing on the topic, its NIEDERMAYER. Not trying to mean just think its a good idea to spell the name right thats all. Don't expect too much. Many people still have trouble spelling Fedorov's name. But yeah, I'd agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I think he's hurt. I was just saying to my family the other day while watching the game that he looks completely off. Well, actually, I said he hasn't been impressive, but now I think it's obvious why.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 This far into the playoffs everyone is either returning from injury or hurt in some way shape or form. The idea is to have the heart to push through those injuries or have enough talent beforehand to were you can afford to play at 80-90%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan1988 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 While I respect his talent..... Oscar Niedermayer is a big girl, like his brother and Pronger. Maybe he has s prained muff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Strange. You can't find anyone who likes McGuire - yet he keeps his job. There has never been a man born who loves the sound of his own voice more than him. And he makes you feel he's actually talking crap most times, the way he always talks like he's actually "in the know". Edited May 20, 2007 by motorcitykid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I think you mean Niedermayer. And that's not all I ever hear. All I ever hear is butt kissing for the Sabres, Red Wings, Canucks (that made me SO sick) and the Pens. Thats all I get here in Florida, if not that, Tampa Bay butt kissing. Well you live in Florida - so Ducks coverage is not their top priority (nor hockey at all). Most of the media analysts picked the Ducks to win this series - go watch Melrose clips on ESPN.com. They love the Ducks - so I don't think you can cry about your team not getting enough love... At least the Ducks got something right by signing Niedermayer - I have alot of respect for him as a player. You won't see him head hunting anyone out there. Hurt? I doubt it - he's just had a few bad games - and give the Wings some credit too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites