My apologies, I suppose I should have been more clear with that comment. As you seemed to be alluding to with your league discussion comment this was a direct response to the general feeling of anger and unhappiness people have expressed in regard to the Sundin situation and not to you. I will make sure to make that clear in the future.
I understand the frustration many people have with the Sundin, Selanne, Niedermeyer et al. issue. I mean, if Iggy decided at the end of his contract to hum and haw about retirement as a Flames fan I certainly wouldn't be happy but at the same time I wouldn't object to his right to make that decision. My main point still remains that it is their career and their choice and that (in the case of Selanne and Sundin) they are not under contract, and as such not under obligation, to any team and if a team wishes to make an offer and then wait for their services then that is the team's choice.
With Niedermeyer, however, I'm not so sure. He was under contract so it's a bit of a tricky issue. I don't neccessarilly believe that the return of a player is bad for the chemistry of the club as most of the players are familliar with the returning players style and it is probably an easier fit to make than,say, a trade. But having said that I do think Niedermeyer never hit his stride last year because he took too much time off. While other guys are in the midst of the grind and used to the routine that goes with it, Niedermeyer is at training camp and his body was probably a little out of it.
As for Selanne, I am glad he is coming back for a full season. The guy still has gas in the tank and is pretty fun to watch.
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