The fifth overall pick in 2010 never got a chance when he was with the Islanders, but is finally getting his shot with the WIld. He has two assists in three games, but definitely receives a boost in value playing on the Minnesota top line.
Niederreiter, known more for his scoring, had five hits, often came away from board battles with the puck and is getting stronger without the puck every game, coach Mike Yeo said.
Niederreiter has had some issues in New York since being selected fifth overall in 2010. He scored 28 goals and added 22 assists (50 points) in 74 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.
Niederreiter wants out of New York. He didn't make the team out of camp, and obviously feels like he should have. He has 36 points in 39 games in the AHL, so right now he has no fantasy value. Keep an eye on this, if he gets traded to a team that gives him an opportunity to play he could become fantasy relevant.
Until Niederreiter cracks the Islanders roster he remains irrelevant in fantasy. However when he does make it keep your eye on him.
El Nino draws back into the lineup tonight. He scored a goal through 49 games.
Niederreiter is once again a healthy scratch. The rookie has a goal in 49 games.
Niederreiter moves from the third line to the fourth line mix. He has one goal in 46 games.
Niederreiter sticks in the lineup tonight. The rookie has a goal and a minus-20 rating in 45 games.
Niederreiter could play on the fourth line with Martin sidelined. The rookie has a goal in 42 games.
Niederreiter gets another crack at the lineup after being a healthy scratch. The former 5th overall pick has one goal through 39 games.
El Nino takes a seat in the press box for the second consecutive game. The rookie has a goal in 39 games.
El Nino takes a seat in the press box. The rookie has a goal in 39 games.
Niederreiter continues to be slowly worked into the lineup. The rookie has now played 11 games and will not be returned to Juniors or demoited.
El Nino moves up to the third line. The rookie has a goal over seven games.
Niedderreiter practiced with Marty Reasoner and Matt Martin on the fourth line and could get back into the lineup. He has a goal in six games and hasn't played since December 3rd.
Niedderreiter practiced with Marty Reasoner and Matt Martin on the fourth line and could get back into the lineup. He has a goal in six games and hasn't played since December 3rd.
Niederreiter remains out indefinitely which makes it safe to drop the top prospect in one-year leagues.
Niederreiter is out indefinitely with a concussion. If you own him in single-season leagues it may be safe to drop him.
Niederreiter is out indefinitely with a concussion. If you own him in single-season leagues it may be safe to drop him.
