Bust or Boom? Analyzing the Possible Teemu Selanne—Paul Kariya Reunion
August 9th, 2010 by Phenom Jay Leave a reply »ESPN reported earlier this week that the Finnish Flash, Teemu Selanne would return for his 12th season with the Anaheim Ducks. Much speculation had been made around Selanne, and the status of his return seemed to hinge on the organization's direction for the new season.
"I informed them that if they re-build, I'll then do something else," Selanne said. "With the guys that the team has acquired, I'm convinced that we can still succeed."
The Ducks made quite a few moves inking Andy Sutton, Toni Lydman and resigning Saku Koivu.
"I made the decision to continue my career," he told the magazine. "In fact, it has been clear for a long time. Negotiations are now ready to begin."
Teemu Selanne who turns a youthful 40 next year has not shown much decline, where many of his peers are losing a step, or losing their scoring touch, Selanne keeps producing. In 54 games last season, Selanne potted 21 goals and scored 48 points, a terrific performance for his age and the games played. Selanne is poised to return to his role on the second line for the Ducks and challenge for a playoff spot in the stacked Western Conference. Clearly the off ...
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