Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I am sure all of you are glad this happened... Edited July 25, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I think the name of this thread should be changed. I almost s*** myself in some backwards thought process thinking Bowman somehow left our organization. How that has anything to do with getting his money back is beyond me, but I can't hide how I feel. also: Lifts + Nieds at a quick glance looked like Leafs, so the subtitle went perfectly with my "logic". Edited July 25, 2008 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Plain and simple bulls***. Regardless of who it is, rules are rules. It doesn't bother me that it's a Duck who is benefiting, rather that rules are being broken to give money to someone who clearly doesn't deserve it. Bulls***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 lidstrom is better than niedermayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I am sure all of you are glad this happened... I don't like the idea of the league having a controlling interest in fining Niedermeyer or any other player for missing training camp. That's a payroll issue and should be a matter for the Ducks, Niedermeyer and the union to resolve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) i just think it is stupid that he gets to ditch his team for the camp and part of the season with no consequences while he is under contract Edited July 25, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I don't like the idea of the league having a controlling interest in fining Niedermeyer or any other player for missing training camp. That's a payroll issue and should be a matter for the Ducks, Niedermeyer and the union to resolve. It's part of the CBA, the league and Union are supposed to ensure that it is being enforced. If the teams don't step in, then someone has to. In this case, the league is doing it's job, or at least acting like they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 League. Pocket. Burke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overHandright1 2 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I wonder if Niedermayer would of got his money back if the Ducks had won the Cup instead of losing in the first round of the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 A player should only be paid for the time he plays. Correct me if I'm wrong but contracts are not guarateed for retirement??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Oh good. I was beginning to think Scotty would have to wait til November to install that diamond plated shark tank next to his pool. Well that's a load off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Oh good. I was beginning to think Scotty would have to wait til November to install that diamond plated shark tank next to his pool. Well that's a load off. hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hitchhiker 9 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 i just think it is stupid that he gets to ditch his team for the camp and part of the season with no consequences while he is under contract I totally agree. I would think Ducks fans would be steamed just more than people like me who don't really care for the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) This had been eating me up... and I am glad this injustice was finally rectified. Personally, I think the league should offer a public apology to Neidermayer and on national TV (let's get it out of the backrooms!), Bettman should kiss Burke's dimpled ass. Edited July 25, 2008 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I don't see what the problem is.. The CBA explicitly says "without his club's permission." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Oh good. I was beginning to think Scotty would have to wait til November to install that diamond plated shark tank next to his pool. Well that's a load off. Was a close call no? Whew. I was gonna start a "Diamond Plated Shark Tank For Niedermayer Fund" DPSTFNF I was gonna call it. Yer right though - It's over now. Let's hope this kinda stuff doesn't happen again. ------cheers and aloha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Was a close call no? Whew. I was gonna start a "Diamond Plated Shark Tank For Niedermayer Fund" DPSTFNF I was gonna call it. Yer right though - It's over now. Let's hope this kinda stuff doesn't happen again. ------cheers and aloha. I do admire the compassion you show for those in need, DKM. Everyone could learn from you - a true humanitarian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I do admire the compassion you show for those in need, DKM. Everyone could learn from you - a true humanitarian. Perhaps you would like to make a generous donation to my Tiger Woods f***ed Up His Knee foundation? TWFUHK The guy has gotta to eat, and he is outta work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Perhaps you would like to make a generous donation to my Tiger Woods f***ed Up His Knee foundation? TWFUHK The guy has gotta to eat, and he is outta work. Yeah well I heard he had to lay off one of his weekend chefs and there might be cutbacks in the weekday staff too, so I'm definitely down with the cause. Some people just don't understand the hardships our heroes have to go through at times. Can you imagine? Only 6 chefs preparing you meals and snacks on the weekend? It's a tragic story really. I hope he can bounce back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah well I heard he had to lay off one of his weekend chefs and there might be cutbacks in the weekday staff too, so I'm definitely down with the cause. Some people just don't understand the hardships our heroes have to go through at times. Can you imagine? Only 6 chefs preparing you meals and snacks on the weekend? It's a tragic story really. I hope he can bounce back. We say our prayers. We cross our fingers. We join hands in our midnight vigil. We say prayers. Candles. (6 chefs? That's it? I did not know this. I shall post this on the TWFUHK website. Unacceptable!) I shall send several chefs, yes, at my own expense, to aid in this time of need. Everythings gonna be OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Everythings gonna be OK. I want to believe you, but...but... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 It's part of the CBA, the league and Union are supposed to ensure that it is being enforced. If the teams don't step in, then someone has to. In this case, the league is doing it's job, or at least acting like they are. I know it's a part of the CBA and I agree with what you are saying; all I'm saying is I don't like it. To me it's like Howard Schultz (Starbucks CEO) going in person to a local Starbucks on some street corner and telling them to order more blueberry scones. Yeah, he has the right to do it, but it's micromanaging. As far as I can tell, the Ducks paid Niedermeyer while he was not playing. No one is being harmed by this, except the Ducks and they chose to do it. Why should the league give a damn about something that's internal to the Ducks organization, and that at the time, the team felt was a non-problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 oh goodie. Now Scotty can buy all the magic 8 balls his little heart desires so this time around he can make up his f-ing mind. *All Signs point to yes.* *Ask again.* *Sit out long enough so Burke can afford Teemu.* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
