How many starts for Niemi?

[OffSydes]

Okay thanks, just trying to understand why Yahoo has ranked Niemi so poorly.

Because he is not a good goalie

 

[rangerssharks414]

There are nine back-to-back games this season. I'm going with 39.

 

[Mafoofoo]

He's also going to chart face off's and open the bench door.


From the net.

Sounds about right.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

There are nine back-to-back games this season. I'm going with 39.

You're underestimating the coaching staff.

"Niemi did not have a good game last night, he needs this opportunity to rebound. He gets better with more games."
or
"He played well last night. He's hot right now, there's no point in him sitting out."

 

[rangerssharks414]

You're underestimating the coaching staff.

"Niemi did not have a good game last night, he needs this opportunity to rebound. He gets better with more games."
or
"He played well last night. He's hot right now, there's no point in him sitting out."

That's true...

 

[hockeyball]

Sounds about right.

Someone should photoshop Niemi in net with a clipboard and a string connected to the bench door and McLellan off the side saying "What's a backup goalie?"

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

39-41 starts

 

[Zeroz]

You're underestimating the coaching staff.

"Niemi did not have a good game last night, he needs this opportunity to rebound. He gets better with more games."
or
"He played well last night. He's hot right now, there's no point in him sitting out."

Just about depressingly true.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I expect Niemi to start all of the games except maybe one at the end if the Sharks have the playoff spot sewn up.