Joe Nieuwendyk
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Signed with the Panthers in August 2005. Retired from hockey in Dec. of 2006.
Joe Nieuwendyk: Announces Retirement
Due to chronic back problems, Nieuwendyk was forced to announce his retirement Wednesday.
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The Panthers forward won three Stanley cup titles, and helped Canada win an Olympic Gold medal in 2002. Nieuwendyk was hampered by back issues all season long, missing 14 of the Panthers' first 29 games. The 20-year veteran finished his career with 564 goals and 562 assists in 1,257 games. The retirement decision came to fruition when doctors said that Nieuwendyk's back would not improve.
The Panthers forward won three Stanley cup titles, and helped Canada win an Olympic Gold medal in 2002. Nieuwendyk was hampered by back issues all season long, missing 14 of the Panthers' first 29 games. The 20-year veteran finished his career with 564 goals and 562 assists in 1,257 games. The retirement decision came to fruition when doctors said that Nieuwendyk's back would not improve.
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Health is the key for Nieuwendyk, who proved he still has the ability to put up numbers when he's in the lineup. He will continue to be the Panthers' face-off ace and could be good for 60 points if he plays 65 or more games.
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Joe Nieuwendyk: (Back) Still Sidelined
Nieuwendyk (back) saw a specialist in Cleveland last week, according to the Palm Beach Post. There is still no timetable for his return to the lineup.
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Nieuwendyk (back) did not skate in the Panthers' practice on Monday, according to the Palm Beach Post.
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Nieuwendyk (back) will not play Saturday, the Miami Herald reports.
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Panthers coach/GM Jacques Martin said the team's doctors will re-evaluate Nieuwendyk (back) on Friday, the Miami Herald reports.
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Nieuwendyk sat out Thursday's game with recurring back pain, according to the Associated Press.
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