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Leafs still on Nieuwendyk's radar

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According to a report on tsn.ca, former Leaf forward Joe Nieuwendyk will meet with Toronto general manager Cliff Fletcher this week to discuss joining the team's management group. Fletcher's first attempt to lure the 1999 Conn Smythe winner north from Florida was rebuffed by Panthers GM Jacques Martin, who had Nieuwendyk under contract as an advisor. But that deal officially ended June 30, and the three-time Stanley Cup winner was free to walk away.

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Joe Nieuwendyk, Graig Abel/Getty Images Joe Nieuwendyk, Graig Abel/Getty Images
July 8, 2008  07:24 AM ET

Nieuwendyk is a good hockey guy. Always a good addition to the Leafs management.

- Scott

July 8, 2008  08:03 AM ET

Good to see a new Leaf fan, Shakes .....

July 8, 2008  09:17 AM ET

Noooooooooo.....dont do it Joe...you'll be sucked into the funnel of ineptitude!!!

July 8, 2008  10:47 AM ET

If Joe knows what's good for him, he will stay away from that rat's nest!

July 8, 2008  10:49 AM ET

All Nieuwendyk needs to know is Burke might going there as well. Stay away, Joe!

July 8, 2008  11:13 AM ET

Yep! He is, boston! Nothing's changed in that front!

July 8, 2008  11:13 AM ET

At least the leafs fans will see someone play with a bit of heart.....

July 8, 2008  11:52 AM ET

I think this would be good for Toronto. I am at least going to give this new approach a chance before passing judgement
I agree that Peddie needs to be gone though

July 8, 2008  12:27 PM ET

I bet he will let themknow in february.

July 8, 2008  12:29 PM ET

Spiny Norman: Im not going to jump all over, so ill just do this nicely. He's coming back as management, not a player.

July 8, 2008  02:34 PM ET

Spiny Norman: Im not going to jump all over, so ill just do this nicely. He's coming back as management, not a player.

Spo

Better yet....maybe he can l;et some of that "heart" run through the locker room....

 
July 9, 2008  11:05 PM ET

The only thing about Toronto that should interest Nieuwendyk is the Hall Of Fame! Next year's class has already been predetermined. But maybe the year after that. A Calder, King Clancy, Conn Smythe, 2 Stanley Cups, 564 goals and he's a class act.

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