Halford & Brough in the Morning Hockey Hall Of Famer Scott Niedermayer
Mar 24, 2026
Scott Niedermayer, Hockey Hall of Famer and Anaheim Ducks advisor, talks Ducks rebuild, balancing vets and prospects, and tough roster choices. Jeevan Badwal, Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder and Canada call-up, shares his growth, coaching influences, and local roots. Multiple lively conversations about development, opportunity, and team-building.
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Be Patient With Young Players During A Rebuild
- Niedermayer stresses patience during a rebuild and repeated exposure for young NHL players to learn the game.
- He warns winning in the NHL is harder than ever and young players must take lumps and learn from losses.
Stanley Cups Come From Drafted Cores Not Free Agent Booms
- Niedermayer observes successful teams build stars through drafting and then supplement with trades/free agents.
- He notes recent Stanley Cup winners mostly relied on homegrown stars rather than heavy free-agent hauls.
How Coaches Balance Patience And Accountability
- Niedermayer recounts internal debates about patience versus punishment when young players make mistakes.
- He shares Jacques Lemaire sat him when he erred, illustrating coaches balance benching and encouragement per player.