An observer who is quite familiar with goings-on concerning the NHL’s New York franchises, suggests the Portland Winterhawks should hold their breath waiting for F Nino Niederreiter to be returned by the New York Islanders.
“The kid is already the most popular player they’ve got,” he notes. “The Islanders drew more than 5,000 to see Nino and the other prospects, which was a first for them.
“Only way Nino does not play in the NHL is if he gets hurt in training camp and misses a lot of time.”