Nieuwendyk Adapting Quickly to GM Role
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The following article featuring former Cornell standout Joe Nieuwendyk appeared in the December 16 issue of the Dallas Morning News.
By MIKE HEIKA
The Dallas Morning News
New Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk pulled aside Mike Modano
on two occasions during a road trip to California this weekend and
whispered a few words of confidence.
Modano was sat down for all but a couple of minutes of the third
period and overtime in the Stars' shootout win in San Jose, as
coach Marc Crawford chose to go with the young legs of center Tom
Wandell. And while Modano could have easily been upset by the
decision, Nieuwendyk made it a point to check in with his good
friend and former teammate.
"I think it's clear we like how he is playing, and that was just a
choice that needed to be made at the time," Nieuwendyk said. "And
if you look at how Mike handled it, I thought he came back and had
a great game against Los Angeles the next night."
Complete article can be accessed via the Morning News Web site by clicking here.
