i think he was a more important player in the devils uniform..and has also been there longer, but he is captain of the ducks
2007-03-15 00:57:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
There's no doubt we would've seen #27 up in the rafters in Newark one day if he had stayed in NJ but I don't think it'll happen now. He was definitely a huge part of the 3 cups, but it wouldn't be very Lou-like to retire it, unless he comes back (wishful thinking). Not that he doesn't necessarily deserve it.
2007-03-15 14:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by godevsnjnj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an organizational decision as to if a players number is retired. Considering he was a huge part of 3 cup winning teams in Jersey, he has a better chance there. He really hasn't done anything spectacular in Anaheim, and he is getting toward the down side of his career. Jersey is the choice if it were to happen unless he does something like captain the Ducks to 3 or 4 straight cups.
2007-03-15 10:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each team has a protocal on retiring a player's number. Oftentimes there is a minimal amount of seasons played with the team and there is critiria regarding championships and community standing.
That said, Scott Neidermeyer will probably have his number retired by both teams. He accomplished more with the Devils, and is still writing his story for the Ducks. The Ducks will probably be very eager to retire his number due to the fact that they need that kind of history linked to the franchise and also because he is one of the keys to their success in recent years.
2007-03-15 13:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by mojojonji 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its up to the team to retire his number, not him. So both of them could retire it at some point.
If his career were over tomorrow the Devils might retire his number eventually but he hasn't had enough impact on the Ducks for them to even give that any consideration right now.
2007-03-15 11:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by wbo_vp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it is really his choice, but if I had a vote I would say he should retire with the Devils. If the Ducks don't win a Cup how much do you want to bet he does? Sure the argument is clear why he should anyway BUT he will want to be remembered with the team where he won the Cup if nothing else.
2007-03-15 08:03:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what he does with the Ducks really. If he stays for a few years, goes to the playoffs every year, and maybe even wins a cup or two it could go either way. If he retires earlier then expected and doens't win anything then probably the devils.
2007-03-15 08:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The devils might not retire it at all. Don't get me wrong the guy is good but his best moments didn't come in the NHL, they came in international play for Team Canada.
He is not in the same stratosphere as Scott Stevens...not even close...
The ducks won't retire it b/c he didn't play there long enough and it was at the end of his career, but the Devils probably won't either and of they do...it shows they aren't too stingy on who they throw up there...
After Stevens the next guy worthy is Brodeur...
2007-03-15 10:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by ontilt08 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he gets his number retired, it will most likely be with the Devils. It depends on how much and how long he's with the Ducks.
2007-03-16 12:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by RichMac82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the Devils will retire his number before the ducks will.
2007-03-15 09:46:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the teams choice to retire players numbers, not the player. If either one of them do actually retire his number its not going to be for a while. I would say that he has a better shot of the Devils retiring it though because of the Cups he won with them.
2007-03-15 08:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by hockeydude25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋