Guest micah Report post Posted September 6, 2007 However in this case it would be the lack of hunger that is driving his retirement decision. Perhaps Mr Niedermayer values being able to run arround and play with his kids so much that he isn't willing to risk his health for a silly game to entertain people anymore. I would hardly call that a lack of hunger - just different priorities. Personally, I think I'd rather play with my kids than play pro hockey. A man's priorities at 35 might not be what they were at 22. That isn't a bad thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Is he on his period or something? Why are they doing press conferences just to tell people that he's still undecided? He must have Brett Favre Syndrome. He's had the whole summer to think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Wonder why Teemu isn't holding a press conference to tell everyone that he doesn't know if he's retiring yet. Oh, that's right. He's not an idiot. Seriously, Scott...s*** or get off the pot. And if you do come back, I hope the Ducks have the good sense to take that 'C' off your jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 With all due respect to what Scott has accomplished in his hockey career, but this is just getting rediculous. I can understand that it is a hard decision to make but its just getting to the point of Neidermeyer making himself look selfish. The ducks really need to know what his situation is. Their team without Scott is a lot different than with Scott. Make a decision already Scott. Stop being so selfish and give the Ducks the respect they deserve by giving them a decision within the next millenium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Seriously that is like me holding a press conference at work because I farted in my cube!!! WTF Loudly or silently... I want the "juicy" details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Yzer19 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Typical newbie team. Just like they don't know when they should or shouldn't retire a number ,cough Avs cough, I guess they also don't know when they should and shouldn't do press conferences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) I'll be calling a Press Conference at 6pm Friday to announce a Press Conference for 2pm 10/3. EDIT: 10/3 Press Conference will be moved back to 9/28 1pm where we will announce a Press Conference for 10/7 TBD. Edited September 6, 2007 by Ozzie30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 what a load of crap!!!! Just make up your mind already and let the team know that you are affraid tha Detroit is going to kick you butt this season so you don't want to play anymore. If i were the ducks and he was pulling this crap i would tell him that if he does come back that we are going to be sending you to St. Louis since you had to drag this thing out for so damn long. Grow a pair and decide what you want to do. I really hate that man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) You know, it's funny...I didn't have much of a problem with Scott before this (Rob's a different story, however). Now, I just think he's a selfish tool. Great comment on the TSN boards, BTW: "I'd hate to be behind Scottie in the ice cream line." Edited September 6, 2007 by edicius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Loudly or silently... I want the "juicy" details I wouldn't call it loud or silent more of a Squishy, however the details were very juicy and the conference had to be cut short for clean up "doodie"!! wow back to 3rd grade for a minute!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 I'd like to announce that I haven't decided if I'm going to be myself tomorrow, or somebody else, details to follow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) Why call a press conference for that. What a waste of time. Look, if you can't decide by now... JUST PLAY he is obviously going to regret retiring, sissy. Edited September 6, 2007 by Yzerfan1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Wathcing this man make up his mind is like watching a tennis match: In OUT IN OUT IN I..OUT..N Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Wathcing this man make up his mind is like watching a tennis match: In OUT IN OUT IN I..OUT..N Yeah , but if that was the case you'd need McEnroe to be there screaming at Burke... "What are you blind? Can't you SEE that he is clearly OUT?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 What indecisiveness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 "I'd hate to be behind Scottie in the ice cream line." hahahahahahaha I almost wet myself after this, I am glad you posted that after I was done eating lunch. Last week I lost 2 of my lunches in my nose because of the funny s*** people were posting around here!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishconnection 36 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 "Get everyone together! I have something very important to say... Yeah, EVERYONE. I dont care how you do it... get them down here! Like on a scale of 1 to ten for importance, 10 being highest this is definetly a 10. " "All right all right, as you all know I'm here to say something very important, and it has been a big question mark in the minds of everyone out there. HEY! QUIET IN BACK! IM TALKING HERE! I wanna thank everyone for coming out today to hear what it is I have to say..." "Nothing has changed. That is all. NO FURTHER QUESTIONS." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Wonder why Teemu isn't holding a press conference to tell everyone that he doesn't know if he's retiring yet. Oh, that's right. He's not an idiot. He's also not under contract and doesn't have to make his intentions known anytime soon if he doesn't want to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Typical newbie team. Just like they don't know when they should or shouldn't retire a number ,cough Avs cough, I guess they also don't know when they should and shouldn't do press conferences. The Ducks have been in the league since the early 90s. I don't think that they are really "new" anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted September 7, 2007 New to me. dude I think you answered your own question. it is the hunger that keeps a guy like Cheli playing until 45-50 whatever he plays until, or hunger that makes Yzerman destroy his knee even further. However in this case it would be the lack of hunger that is driving his retirement decision. It's not all hunger. Different people have different amounts of physical abuse they can take over a career, and some guys have a few interests and goals outside of playing hockey. When you've done it all and you're coming off an amazing season (capped by a championship, no less), there's nothing wrong with ducking out. Plenty of guys retire in their mid-30s. While it's an anomaly in Detroit, it's the norm in the rest of the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 A quick list of Niedermayer's accomplishments: - Stanley Cup (4) - Conn Smythe Trophy - Norris Trophy - Olympic Gold Medal - World Championship - World Cup - Memorial Cup - World Junior Hockey Championship - NHL First All-Star Team - NHL Second All-Star Team - NHL All-Rookie Team There is nothing left for him to play for. I don't blame him for not having any desire left. What's he playing for? I think it's a little on the selfish side to be taking this long, but at the same time, this is the type of decision that you want to be absolutely sure of. I don't think Scotty wants to announce his retirement, go through all of the pomp and circumstance of getting his jersey retired in New Jersey and then realize that he still wants to play. I think he just wants to get it right the first time. That said, for the sake of his teammates, the sooner the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 I missed it. So he HASN'T retired yet? I just got to the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Production Line 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 Well, at least he did'nt pull a Hasek, kinda not yet...He shoulda, woulda, coulda been my keeper on my championship team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tipetz22 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 I missed it. So he HASN'T retired yet? I just got to the thread. Nope. He will end up hurting the Ducks more then he can help them during the season, if he doesn't make up his mind soon.If it is taking this long to decide, then Scott should probably should hang them up. Somewhat of a side note: I hate that players like Clemens (and Forsberg to a certain extent) have set the precedent of sitting out a portion of the season "to make up there mind" (or, cough get more money cough in Clemens case). Seems like they are cheating their team or potential team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 11, 2007 I was reading the Hockey News and The NHL Yearbook on a plane ride this weekend, and I read that no matter what decision Neidermayer makes the Ducks have to eat his salary this year. Apparently the same thing happened with Vladimir Malakhov. I don't have the mags with me at work and can't quote which one it was exactly but I will before the end of the day. If this is true the Ducks are screwed if he retires!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
