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Old 01-02-2016, 07:47 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan View Post
I never said he wouldn't be better. But he might get 30 points this year, so jumping beyond 50 next year would be a big leap. Who else on the team looks to score at that pace? I dont see Hudler coming back and Backlund/Frolik top out at 40. Look at what Niewendyk had for a support cast when he pulled it off.
Nieuwendyk scored on whatever team he played. Certainly the scoring dropped off with age but Nieuwendyck was a very skilled player.

They never called him Joe "Score 'em when you Like" Nieuwendyck for nothing.
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