FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291446 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. Sources say Niedermayer has received some interest from NHL teams, but none of the offers have been considered financially worthy. Not surprising. I wonder who will be next? Edited September 17, 2009 by FunkedUp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 If players keep on jumping ship and head over to the KHL, in 10 yrs the NHL will be an empty shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 If players keep on jumping ship and head over to the KHL, in 10 yrs the NHL will be an empty shell. I hope that was sarcasm here. Neidermeyer, Rob wasn't going to be signed by anyone in the NHL at 34 years old for what he wants...he has the wrong first name to be a commodity in this league. The NHL has in the past, and will continue to see the Neidermeyer's of the world jump ship...because nobody here wants them anyways... Its the Radulovs and Hudlers and...wait nope those are the only two that have mattered, that would make a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I hope that was sarcasm here. Neidermeyer, Rob wasn't going to be signed by anyone in the NHL at 34 years old for what he wants...he has the wrong first name to be a commodity in this league. The NHL has in the past, and will continue to see the Neidermeyer's of the world jump ship...because nobody here wants them anyways... Its the Radulovs and Hudlers and...wait nope those are the only two that have mattered, that would make a difference. Well, I think Jagr still "mattered" when he left, you forgot him. Yes, it's true that we've yet to see an established NHL star bolt in their prime for a European or Russian team, but that's also because NHL teams have been willing to screw themselves over under the cap to dedicate almost 1/5 of their salary figure to guys like Ovechkin, Richards, DiPietro, or whoever for 10-15 years. If they hadn't been willing to do that, money might have been an issue. Also, it's hard to say who really "matters" if you only watch the NHL. You assume that if a Dimitri Bykov type guy goes overseas and is never heard from again, then he wouldn't have been significant in the NHL. But if somebody was absolutely blowing up the KHL as a youngster, and simply never came over here (for whatever reason), that's still talent that the NHL could've had. I assume there aren't too many guys like that b/c they would've been discovered already, but you never know. Ville Leino was the MVP of the Finnish league and he's looking like he could be a legitimate scoring threat, but he's cleary not going to be an NHL MVP candidate in line with the Crosbys, Ovechkins, and Malkins of the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Let's be realistic here, although it's a shame that he won't be in the NHL the next season he is in no way noteworthy player in today's NHL. While the KHL takes our twilight year vets, we take their up and coming youth in droves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Let's be realistic here, although it's a shame that he won't be in the NHL the next season he is in no way noteworthy player in today's NHL. While the KHL takes our twilight year vets, we take their up and coming youth in droves. This. Realize that for every Hudler they are willing to vastly overpay to play there, we have Datysuk caliber players playing for relative pennies on the dollar. And with the KHL being a fledgling league so far, they are able to pay these outrageous prices to get NHL hand-me-downs. Eventually they are bound to run into similar economic hardships, then they'll be squabbling and pinching pennies and unable to pay our second-tier players to play overseas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) Well............BYE! Edited September 17, 2009 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 This. Realize that for every Hudler they are willing to vastly overpay to play there, we have Datysuk caliber players playing for relative pennies on the dollar. And with the KHL being a fledgling league so far, they are able to pay these outrageous prices to get NHL hand-me-downs. Eventually they are bound to run into similar economic hardships, then they'll be squabbling and pinching pennies and unable to pay our second-tier players to play overseas. I think it's pretty obvious when nearly every player that jettisons to the KHL does so due to a lack of interest from NHL teams. If NHL teams are really interested in a player they will pay and we've seen this year after year. The players we're losing are being offered scraps, the leftovers, and NHL teams know they can because these players can easily be replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Well, I think Jagr still "mattered" when he left, you forgot him. Yes, it's true that we've yet to see an established NHL star bolt in their prime for a European or Russian team, but that's also because NHL teams have been willing to screw themselves over under the cap to dedicate almost 1/5 of their salary figure to guys like Ovechkin, Richards, DiPietro, or whoever for 10-15 years. If they hadn't been willing to do that, money might have been an issue. Also, it's hard to say who really "matters" if you only watch the NHL. You assume that if a Dimitri Bykov type guy goes overseas and is never heard from again, then he wouldn't have been significant in the NHL. But if somebody was absolutely blowing up the KHL as a youngster, and simply never came over here (for whatever reason), that's still talent that the NHL could've had. I assume there aren't too many guys like that b/c they would've been discovered already, but you never know. Ville Leino was the MVP of the Finnish league and he's looking like he could be a legitimate scoring threat, but he's cleary not going to be an NHL MVP candidate in line with the Crosbys, Ovechkins, and Malkins of the world. Jagr was 36, on the decline of his career and didn't want to take a pay cut...nobody in the NHL would have signed him to that money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 I honestly doubt that. Rob Neidermayer is a nobody at this point in his career...The KHL can have him. F. Michael. You know me better than that. Hook, line, and sinker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Well............BYE! hahaha Curly Bill from Tombstone, CLASSIC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beepbeep 3 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 I Keep thinking about the NHL players complaining about 5 hr flights to go to the left coast and wonder how they will handle the travel in the KLH. Mark Hardigan blogged about a trip his team made where they boarded the plane, was in the air 6 hours landed, refueled flew another 6 hrs, their flight was diverted to a different city because of bad weather and had to be bussed to their original destination, arrived 2hours before gametime and by the time they ate they had 45 minutes to nap before reporting to the rink. Sounds like FUN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Why would the Euro style of hockey want him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Good riddance. Never been a fan of the Niedermayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Why would the Euro style of hockey want him? Well... Not every European player is small, weak, skilled and not interested in physical contact. Just like not every North American player is 6'6, slow, aggressive and score only scrappy goals. The situation isn't so black and white. They actually fight sometimes over here and I've heard that Martin St. Louis has good hands. NHL takes the highest talent from every other league in the world so a player that has had a solid spot in NHL team for years is very interesting for them. The salaries are so high because that's the only way they can get anyone from NHL. Of course there's also the fact that these players most likely will have a bigger roles in their KHL teams than what they in NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 No one checked Zetterberg and Datsyuk better then Rob Niedermayer, good player, but for the sake of more Stanley Cups, the weaker Anaheim gets the better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Well... Not every European player is small, weak, skilled and not interested in physical contact. Just like not every North American player is 6'6, slow, aggressive and score only scrappy goals. The situation isn't so black and white. They actually fight sometimes over here and I've heard that Martin St. Louis has good hands. NHL takes the highest talent from every other league in the world so a player that has had a solid spot in NHL team for years is very interesting for them. The salaries are so high because that's the only way they can get anyone from NHL. Of course there's also the fact that these players most likely will have a bigger roles in their KHL teams than what they in NHL. Right I know but I was more concerned about the skill level as far as his case goes. There's no one else they can get that can provide his impact? Preferable someone they won't have to pay as much? Or is this all just a political war as in the KHL takes any player they can get as long as they take them away from the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Well............BYE! "Do you smell that, Bill?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 If players keep on jumping ship and head over to the KHL, in 10 yrs the NHL will be an empty shell. Niedermayer couldnt make it in the NHL anymore anyways.The KHL is nothing more than a consolation prize for players that cant make it in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewBelgium1554 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 The KHL seems like it is becoming the Oakland Raiders of the NHL. Every once good person is going there to finish their career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Maybe Rob got his bell rung one too many times? I'd be surprised if he jumped ship for the KHL. Seems like he could latch on with some NHL club, just not at his current salary. I'd guess that the Ducks offered him something and he was insulted by the number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 From TSN : The New Jersey Devils have signed free agent centre Rob Niedermayer, GM Lou Lamoriello announced on Friday. The 34-year-old, who signed a one-year contract for $1 million, had 14 goals and seven assists in 79 games and was a -17 last season for the Anaheim Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
