Joe Nieuwendyk Retires

Started by calgARI '07, December 06, 2006, 02:13:42 PM

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RichH

#1
December 06, 2006, 02:17:54 PM
Wow.  Here's to one terrific career.  Thanks for doing Cornell proud, Joe.

Beeeej

#2
December 06, 2006, 02:37:47 PM
Amen.

And damn.
Beeeej, Esq.

"Cornell isn't an organization.  It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
   - Steve Worona

calgARI '07

#4
December 06, 2006, 03:04:02 PM
When was the last time there was not at least one Cornell alum in the NHL?

Beeeej

#5
December 06, 2006, 03:12:31 PM
[quote calgARI '07]When was the last time there was not at least one Cornell alum in the NHL?[/quote]

I'm reasonably certain that it was the day before Brian Hayward arrived in Winnipeg in 1982-83.
Beeeej, Esq.

"Cornell isn't an organization.  It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
   - Steve Worona

Larry72

#6
December 06, 2006, 03:23:33 PM
A sad day for all of hockey.
Larry Baum '72
Ithaca, NY

calgARI '07

#7
December 06, 2006, 03:31:17 PM
Well I think Nieuwendyk probably feels some relief.  He's been battling that back injury for several years and likely been playing through considerable pain.  He had a great career - three cups, Calder, Smythe, 500+ goals.  I think he's a safe bet for the Hall of Fame.  It's too bad he had to finish his career in somewhat obscurity with Florida.

I've thought for a couple years that whenever Schafer leaves Cornell, Nieuwendyk could be the next coach.  As far as I know, he will be living in the area after he retires.

JasonN95

#8
December 06, 2006, 04:18:31 PM
[quote calgARI '07]I've thought for a couple years that whenever Schafer leaves Cornell, Nieuwendyk could be the next coach.  As far as I know, he will be living in the area after he retires.[/quote]

What I'd like to see is Schafer staying the coach with Joe a quasi-volunteer coach who from time to time stops in at practice to share his wisdom. That would seem like an attractive situation to recruits.

nyiballs

#9
December 06, 2006, 08:28:34 PM
"Cornell goal scored by #25... Joe Nieuwendyk!"

"NIEUWENDYK!!"

Congrats on a wonderful career to Joe.

Trotsky

#10
December 06, 2006, 09:10:51 PM
He and his wife need to start working on producing the Class of 2030.

fullofgas

#11
December 06, 2006, 09:19:12 PM
If I'm not mistaken he already has kids.  Anyone know the skinny?

RatushnyFan

#12
December 06, 2006, 09:45:52 PM
Thanks for the memories Joe.  Hoping you stay close to the game in some capacity, I'm sure he will.  Sustained excellence is a rare thing in the NHL.  I'm sure it's hard to walk away even with the injuries.

billhoward

#13
December 06, 2006, 10:07:30 PM
[quote fullofgas]If I'm not mistaken he already has kids.  Anyone know the skinny?[/quote]
If you paid attention in hygeine class, you wouldn't have to ask.
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