Thank You, Scott Niedermayer
Scott went on to play three more seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, wearing the “C” for a total of four seasons. He finally hung up his skates in 2010, and while he was no longer playing in the NHL, he didn’t leave it behind. He has been a big part of the Anaheim Ducks organization in the nine years since he retired.
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While I understand that he spent just five short seasons with the franchise, he is among one of the most impactful players in the Anaheim Ducks 25 year history. His accomplishments as a Duck speaks volumes. He brought the Stanley Cup to Anaheim, that in and of itself is an amazing feat. Up until last night, he led the Anaheim Ducks in assists among all defenseman. Despite only playing five seasons in Anaheim, he is seventh in points and assists franchise-wide. He is also third, franchise-wide, in assists-per-game.
However, his impact on the franchise runs deeper than a Stanley Cup and a bunch of fancy stats. Niedermeyer was fearless and his humble attitude commanded respect from his teammates. One thing every Stanley Cup team has in common is a good leader, and Scott went above and beyond. Not only was he the on-ice mediator, but he was a friend, mentor, and confidant off the ice. He earned the trust of his team, and in return, they became a more cohesive unit.
In all honesty, he deserves to have his jersey up in the rafters just as much as Teemu and Paul. In the years to come, other impactful players will have their time in the limelight, but last night was just confirmation that Scott Niedermayer’s jersey being the third jersey retired was fitting for the 25th anniversary.
On behalf of all of Ducks Nation, I want to extend my congratulations to Scott. He is so deserving of this esteemed honor. He truly is one of the best defensemen in NHL history and it was a privilege to have him play for our team. Thank you, Scotty, for everything you did and continue to do for the Anaheim Ducks organization. We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Do you think Scott’s jersey deserved to be retired? Whose jersey do you think the Anaheim Ducks will retire next? Let us know by leaving a comment down below!