Ducksforcup
03-16-2006, 07:31 PM
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/mightyducks/article_1052769.php (Quack Link)
Selanne indicated Wednesday he wants to wait until after the Ducks complete their season before making definitive plans for next season.
Selanne, the club leader with 29 goals and 62 points after signing a one-year, $1 million contract with the Ducks in August, stands to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. General Manager Brian Burke approached Selanne's agent, Don Baizley, during last month's Olympic break, but Selanne would prefer not to sign a new deal any time soon.
"I'm not saying this because I want to wait to July first," Selanne said. "I'm not going to wait to July first. I've learned over the years that I want to be in a place where I'm happy. I know where I'm happy.
"I'm almost 100 percent sure that I'll stay here. The only thing is that I decided I want to go one year at a time. A couple weeks after the season, you know how your body feels, if you want to play anymore. You know how sometimes you feel really high about everything? And sometimes you feel low? I don't think those are the best times to do any decisions."
"If I had to decide now, for sure I'm going to play (next season)," Selanne said. "I've been enjoying this year so much. Everything has been just great. The sides will talk after the season, Burke said.
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Selanne indicated Wednesday he wants to wait until after the Ducks complete their season before making definitive plans for next season.
Selanne, the club leader with 29 goals and 62 points after signing a one-year, $1 million contract with the Ducks in August, stands to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. General Manager Brian Burke approached Selanne's agent, Don Baizley, during last month's Olympic break, but Selanne would prefer not to sign a new deal any time soon.
"I'm not saying this because I want to wait to July first," Selanne said. "I'm not going to wait to July first. I've learned over the years that I want to be in a place where I'm happy. I know where I'm happy.
"I'm almost 100 percent sure that I'll stay here. The only thing is that I decided I want to go one year at a time. A couple weeks after the season, you know how your body feels, if you want to play anymore. You know how sometimes you feel really high about everything? And sometimes you feel low? I don't think those are the best times to do any decisions."
"If I had to decide now, for sure I'm going to play (next season)," Selanne said. "I've been enjoying this year so much. Everything has been just great. The sides will talk after the season, Burke said.
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