Position:
Center/LW Height: 6-2 Weight:
204 Shoots: Left Last Team: Florida League: NHL Birthdate: December 28, 1974 Home:Cassiar, BC
Rob Niedermayer
Regular
Season
Playoffs
Year
Team
GP
G
A
Pts
+/-
PIM
GP
G
A
Pts
PIM
93-94
Florida
65
9
17
26
-11
51
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94-95
Florida
48
4
6
10
-13
36
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94-95
Med. Hat
13
9
15
24
--
14
--
--
--
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95-96
Florida
82
26
35
61
+1
107
22
5
3
8
12
96-97
Florida
60
14
24
38
+4
54
5
2
1
3
6
97-98
Florida
33
8
7
15
-9
41
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98-99
Florida
82
18
33
51
-13
50
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99-00
Florida
81
10
23
33
-5
46
4
1
0
1
6
00-01
Florida
67
12
20
32
-12
50
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MISCELLANEOUS
Rob Niedermayer was acquired at the 2001 Entry Draft in Florida, from the hosting Florida Panthers. The Flames dispatched disgruntled winger Val Bure to play with his brother Pavel, along with center Jason Wiemer, for Niedermayer and a 2nd round pick (Russian goaltender, Andrei Medvedev). Niedermayer is a product of the British Columbia minor hockey system, he played his junior hockey in Alberta with the Medicene Hat Tigers. His family lives in Cranbrook, BC, within driving distance of Calgary.
SCOUTING REPORT
Based on skill and attributes Rob Niedermayer is the quintessential number one center - possessing great speed, good hands, and above average size. Unfortunately, Niedermayer hasn't been able to parlay this package into a consistent, productive NHL career. He needs to play in traffic and away from the perimeter to be more affective.
PROJECTION
In acquiring Niedermayer, Flame's general manager Craig Button gambled that in Calgary Niedermayer will rediscover the offensive magic that made him the #5 pick in the 1993 entry draft. If he can, the offensive production coupled with the defensive savvy Niedermayer developed in Florida, will make the pivot and excellent two way center. Time will tell.
NOTES
2001 Highlights: The 2000-01 season marked another year in which the talented center struggled with consistency. Burdened with high expectations due to his draft position, Niedermayer became somewhat of a Panther fan whipping boy over the last few seasons. A change of scenary was needed. Background: Niedermayer was a member of the 1993 Canadian World Junior team that struck gold. ... His brother, Scott Niedermayer is a two time Stanley Cup champion with the New Jersey Devils.
