Niedermayer’s return makes Ducks contender

From Jeff Miller of the Orange County Register:

Scott Niedermayer returned to the Ducks officially Thursday, bringing with him something else quite official looking.

A chance.

And we’re not talking a snowball’s chance in San Dimas. We’re talking the best kind of chance — a legitimate one.

From potential pretenders to cup contenders. In the span of one phone call, one that included the key phrase, “I’m going to play.”

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Miller is right. Without Niedermayer, the Ducks would have had to look for a suitable replacement, which of course isn’t available on the market. So, with Niedermayer back in the fold, the Ducks are a piece or two away from being a title contender once again.