Rock Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Flames, Oilers make push for Niedermayer http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp...802_115843_5072 Sportsnet.ca -- Scott Niedermayer and Sergei Gonchar remain the two key defencemen left on the free agent market. Sources tell Sportsnet both the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are among the teams expressing the most interest in Niedermayer. The Vancouver Canucks have also made gestures, although the Canucks are believed to be reluctant to commit to the millions Niedermayer is sure to demand. Sources also say former Vancouver general manger Brian Burke will meet face-to-face with Niedermayer's agent, Kevin Epp, this week in an effort to present a case on why the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim make a good fit for the veteran blueliner. And while there has been great interest in Niedermayer across the league, the only Eastern Conference team, at this point to make a significant push is the New Jersey Devils. As far as Gonchar is concerned, he is considered Niedermayer's closest rival and will undoubtedly wait until Niedermayer is signed to gauge where his value in the market place should be. Top of Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildude Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Do yuo think we could get Gonchar cheap??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I REALLY don't see Nieds landing in Anaheim, but stranger things have happened (Holik in Atlanta)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Is Rob still in Ana?? I really donot remeber... Is this Holik thing serious, or not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yea Bobby went to ATL. NJ pushed hard from what i hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Yeah Rob is in Anaheim. Will Neids go there to be with little bro? Edited August 2, 2005 by LizDevil30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Can Ana make a serious $$$bid for him?? that would scare me, we all know he wants to play w/ his brother... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwindog Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) Niiice so Oily Epp is keeping everyone on tinder hooks while he gets a free lunch from Burke... the band played on ... while my avatar yatters away "Oh man thanks Scotty - this is so cool I'm having lunch with Brian freaking Burke! this is a dream come true -- man I owe you big time! I swear my ass is gonna be calloused by smooches by the time the week is out" Edited August 2, 2005 by Darwindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 You can toss the Rangers into the running: http://outsidethegarden.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) *null* Edited August 2, 2005 by insanity_gallops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I think all this is Nieds agent trying to drum up interest and competition. I don't see the Ranger$ or Calgary for that matter in the bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty One Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I really cant see either of teams spending that kind of money on 1 player. I also cant see Nieds heading back to Canada. I thought the whole reason why he kind of wanted to sign with Philly is to stay close to his NJ home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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