‘If you only have one functional knee, it doesn’t get you up to speed’
Nino Niederreiter called it the equivalent of playing on one leg. Whether you’ve played one NHL game or more than 1,000 — like Niederreiter has — it’s not hard to […]
Nino Niederreiter likened his current knee situation to playing on one leg. The 34-year-old Swiss forward has reached the milestone of 1,000 NHL games and is preparing for the 2026 Olympics. After missing 61 games last season due to a knee injury, Niederreiter is feeling much better this year. He admitted that playing with limited mobility has affected his performance, especially in battles and during quick transitions.
Niederreiter's limited mobility has made him more cautious in contact situations, and he has noticed this while protecting his knee. A condensed training camp means there is less time to get on track, but Niederreiter views it as an advantage for those who have experience and know how to prepare quickly. Jets head coach Scott Arniel noted that Niederreiter looks better after recovering from his injury, attributing it to improved mental and physical readiness.
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