Revan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 "Scott's going nowhere," Murray told the Register. "He was in New Jersey and some writer decided to make some trouble in Anaheim. Scotty is going to retire as an Anaheim Duck, whenever that might be. As far as I'm concerned, Scotty can play for the Ducks as long as he wants. Source: http://thefourthperiod.com/news/ana091114.html , originally from Orange County Register That's too bad. Obviously, we should always take GM's words with a grain of salt. I still think they might trade Nieds if they keep struggling and are out of playoff contention. But Murray's statement might mean an eventual buyer will have to give up more than some think to get Scotty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 GMs lie or tall half-truths all of the time. If the Ducks are out of it by the deadline, Murray would be a fool not to at least listen to offers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullsmasher Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Before we got Langenbrunner in 2002, his GM also said he wasn't getting traded, so you never know. But as much as I love Scott and would like to see him come back and finish his career here, I don't think it's going to happen. We really need to move on because I don't think he's going to come here Edited November 16, 2009 by skullsmasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsfknnikp Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Lies! If he was offered two first round picks he would trade in a heart beat, unless he wants to go down as an awful GM. Everybody's got a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Everybody's got a price. for the Million Dollar Man? I think Anaheim wants to claim Niedermayer as theirs... like we did with Stevens from Washington. I'm not sure they can because he will retire early. I also think, it was just complete speculation based off just simple logic - that if Anaheim isn't in the playoff run, they will dump what they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattrick Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It all posturing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mddevsfan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Obvious... if Murray says anything else, he's admitting he doesn't think his team will make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Murray has to say this. If he's wishy-washy, it drives down the price on Niedermayer. If teams think they can't have him, and inquire, Murray can ask for more. Doesn't mean he'll get what he's looking for, but gives him more power and control over the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It all posturing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yeah - Muraay is saying he knows Lou isn't prepared to give what Murray would ask for. And Niedermayer aint worth it anyhow. What so he can hamstring Lou every Summer trying to decide if he's going to retire or not... I dont think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezer34 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 lip service at it's best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 must we go through this? let's go anaheim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceDog Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 for the Million Dollar Man? I think Anaheim wants to claim Niedermayer as theirs... like we did with Stevens from Washington. I'm not sure they can because he will retire early. I also think, it was just complete speculation based off just simple logic - that if Anaheim isn't in the playoff run, they will dump what they can. No comparison as Steven's greatest success as a player came wearing the NJ logo, as did Niedermeyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section 110 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Doesn't Murray mean as a "Los Angeles Duck of Anaheim"? Edited November 16, 2009 by section 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 At this point if Scotty comes yay and if he doesn't oo well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Parise Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 sick 'em lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Puddy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yeah, can't take this as absolute truth. Negotiation 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Scott doesn't like the way Lou treat him so if he is going to be a NJ Devs again unless it will be about money and being with his brother he has no loyalty towards the Devils. I like Scott always have but he was screwed by Lou over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Scott doesn't like the way Lou treat him so if he is going to be a NJ Devs again unless it will be about money and being with his brother he has no loyalty towards the Devils. I like Scott always have but he was screwed by Lou over and over. WHAT?????? Lou treated Scott like gold. He offered him more money to stay in NJ, but Scott left to be closer to his family, play with his brother as well as to establish himself as a leader without having the legend of Scott Stevens haunting him. Lets review this in February. This could happen, I know Nieds loved playing for the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Scott DID hold out any time he could to get every extra penny possible too though..... just saying..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 WHAT?????? Lou treated Scott like gold. He offered him more money to stay in NJ, but Scott left to be closer to his family, play with his brother as well as to establish himself as a leader without having the legend of Scott Stevens haunting him. Lets review this in February. This could happen, I know Nieds loved playing for the Devils. Scott and Lou had difficulties resolving every, I mean every, contract. Scott held out a number of times. Scott knew he was good if not the best and wanted every dollar and Lou was/is cheap, that says it all. Lou walked on him at every contract time and Scott fought back each time. That is why Scott waited to the very end to tell Lou he was leaving for the Ducks and his brother. Lou financial offers always have some type of wrinkle like a $7,000,000 offer but it would be back end loaded. He did the same with Holik when he went to the Rangers it was not a dollar for dollar offer, they had wrinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 A lot of players don't realize how good it is to be a Devil under Lou until they leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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