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Joe Nieuwendyk returns to Leafs as special assistant to the GM

The Canadian Press

2008-07-08 16:50:00

TORONTO - Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Nieuwendyk is returning to the team as a special assistant to the general manager.

"Joe is an extremely intelligent individual, who has experienced success throughout his entire hockey career," GM Cliff Fletcher said in a statement Tuesday. "We will value his contributions on all hockey decisions and he will be a great asset to our organization."

Nieuwendyk, a 41-year-old native of Whitby, Ont., played 20 seasons in the NHL from 1986 to 2007 for Calgary, Dallas, New Jersey, Toronto and Florida. He won three Stanley Cups.

In 1,257 career NHL regular-season games, Nieuwendyk had 564 goals and 562 assists for 1,126 points. In 158 career playoff games, he recorded 116 points (66-50).

Nieuwendyk had 50 points (22-28) in 64 games for Toronto in 2003-04.

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Tornot Maple Laffs Hater Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:09)



Good choice. I wonder if there is any chance of getting Eddy Shack too!!
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DE Johannes Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:08)



Newy was a player we hated to lose (stupid Armstrong) and always wished would return to the Dallas Stars. He was a big reason we won the cup, and deserved the Conn Smythe he received. Toronto is lucky to have him on board,...............wish it were the Stars...........Best of everything, Newy....you deserve it, and they had better appreciate you!
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andrew parr Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:08)



why is it negative for the leafs, this is a another small GOOD move in the rebuilding of toronto yes they wont win the cup but we are slowly getting younger.Its not like ottawa done anything spectacular oh ya they signed jason smith 34plus no cups or anything else,but block shots Wow....if the leafs make the playoffs you will all the jump on boardbecause you all suck...
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Matt Smith Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:07)



"No doubt about it now. TheLeafs will win the Stanley Cup next year with Nieuwendyk on board. All we need now is Ken Wregget and we'll be all set for a potential dynasty." Laughing my A$$ off!
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Nate from NJ Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:07)



FINALLY!!!! Out of COMPLETE CHAOS comes a glimmer of reason and order.. Not quite a 'hockey savant' but the Maple Schmucks are getting close. Hope Joe doesn't regret this.
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Alex Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:03)



Wait... this is confusing. Huh? Good news comes out of Toronto? What? Joe is an upstanding individual - hope he knows what he's getting himself into.
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Caz Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:02)



Isn't that the same title George Costanza had with the Yankees? First order of business for Joe will be finding the best calzones in Toronto for Cliff.
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Will Head Posted
(2009-04-30 06:34:00)



finally Cliff the stiff has done something that makes sence.now if Classy Joe can convince the old guy to go back to the mental instatution than the laffables just might have a chance to make something out of this season before cliff sighs alexi yashin for 10 years at 10 million per
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Laffs Posted
(2009-04-30 06:33:59)



No doubt about it now. TheLeafs will win the Stanley Cup next year with Nieuwendyk on board. All we need now is Ken Wregget and we'll be all set for a potential dynasty.
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Aaron Posted
(2009-04-30 06:33:58)



NellyB, Burke has no class? And the Laughs have such a classy reputation to unhold... ha!
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