Rob Niedermayer

49-Year-Old CenterC
 Free Agent  
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$Agreed to a contract with HC Lugano, in the Swiss league, in July of 2011.
CFree Agent
July 2, 2011
Niedermayer has decided to sign a contract with HC Lugano in the Swiss league, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.
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The Sabres chose not to make a push to re-sign Niedermayer, so the 36-year-old forward will head to his fourth different team in the last four years. The details of Niedermayer's contract are not yet available, but don't rule out a return to the NHL at some point if he experiences success in Switzerland.
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Buffalo's addition of Niedermayer in July was a bit of a head-scratcher to most. The Sabres just did not seem to need a fourth-line winger who turns 36 in December. Regardless, Niedermayer is in Buffalo because he is a veteran, and he is a winner. Ten goals and 15 assists is about the ceiling for Niedermayer in 2010-11, but his likelihood for a collapse are pretty high.
Niedermayer tallied just eight goals and eight assists last season and he's no longer a fantasy option in anything but the deepest of leagues. Playing on the third line should yield a lot of shifts up against opponents' best offensive players, and it also explains his limited offensive numbers of late. Two season ago he fell just short of 40 points so some offensive skills exist in those hands, but he is long in the tooth and as a part of a defensive-minded checking line, Niedermayer's fantasy value is dwindling fast.
The assistant captain is known more for his hard work, defensive skills and leadership qualities then for his scoring ability. He posted 16 points (11 goals and five assists) in 82 games last season with a fairly explosive offense. In the 2005-06 season he posted 39 points (15 goals and 24 assists) in 76 games. With the Ducks offense taking a step back, except Niedermayer to help pick up some of the slack, possibly earning a roster spot in a deeper league.
Niedermayer had his best season in eight years in 2005-06, scoring 39 points in 76 games. Despite his resurgence, he does not score enough to warrant many fantasy starts, as he will be a second or third line center.
Niedermayer will probably center the third line, so he won't be a big fantasy factor this season. Look for, at best, 35-40 points from the veteran. To be honest, Anaheim may have re-signed Niedermayer as a way to entice his brother, Scott, to sign with the Ducks.
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CFree Agent
June 29, 2011
Buffalo does not appear to be interested in re-signing Niedermayer, and the 13-year veteran will enter the free agent market on Friday, The Buffalo News reports.
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CBuffalo Sabres  Foreign
February 19, 2011
Niedermayer was a healthy scratch for the first time all season Friday. Youngster Paul Byron took his place in the lineup.
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CBuffalo Sabres  Foreign
December 28, 2010
Niedermayer opened Monday's game in Derek Roy's spot between Thomas Vanek and Tyler Ennis, The Buffalo News reports.
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CBuffalo Sabres  Foreign
December 15, 2010
Niedermayer (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Bruins, the Buffalo News reports.
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Knee
December 14, 2010
Niedermayer (knee) has been cleared to play and is probable to suit up for Wednesday night's game against the Bruins, according to WGR550.com.
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