Teemu said that he might continue his career

Teemu said to finnish tv that it's strong possibility that he might continue his career and tries to win stanley cup again next year. The interview took place in Indianapolis circuit where he was watching F1 GP. He said that he hasn't decided anything yet what he will do in the future but when asked is there any possibilities that he would like to return and try to win stanley cup again he said that there is strong possibility that he'll try it again next year.

If it's true, than great. We'll know for sure by the end of the month.

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/hockeynight/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/hockeynight/2007/06/536601 Here's the link to the article. I'm too lazy to translate the whole article, but Teemu was quoted saying:
"Hard to say. Time will tell, it's very possible." when asked if he will defend the Stanley Cup championship next season.

Awesome, if Teemu comes back that would make sustaining a possible Niedermayer retirement a bit easier, hopefully they are both back. When a guy scores 48 goals how can you not be left wanting more? :)

this would be awesome
I hope noone will retire from ducks

well from the previous thread, if Scotty does retire, i can see Teemu retiring as well

Somebody get Joakim Noah and Corey Brewer over here to give these guys a pep talk. Retirement sucks. One more year! One more year!

We can always get Chris Chelios to chime in . . .

Both should be back.
Talk of retirement inspires agents to make their players available at lower prices to play for a championship team. Burke is working the system.

Go Ducks!

question guys Is Teemu signed up for next year if he does decide to comeback? (not that we would have an owner willing to sign him :rant: but just wondering)

I don't think he is signed, as he had only a 1-year contract...but if he decides to come back, it will be with the Ducks...not likely that he will play for a different team.

Selanne is an UFA but it doesn't matter, if he decides to come back there's only one team he would play for.

Selanne is an UFA but it doesn't matter, if he decides to come back there's only one team he would play for.

The Jets?;)

We can always get Chris Chelios to chime in . . .

Hasek might be a better contact. He made a poor choice, regretted it, and it took several years for him to finally have a successful NHL campaign again.

That said, all of the veterans who were around during the lockout know what it's like to not play hockey for a year. That could be a factor in the decisions by Teemu & Scotty.

I think it comes down to this, and this is from a Sharks fan who hates the Ducks, but loves both Selanne and Neids for their enourmous talent and sportsmanship....

I believe that Selanne is waiting to see if Neidermeyer (scott) retires, and if he does, than I think Teemu will just leave as a champion as he has wanted to do his whole career, instead of risking leaving as just a great player...

However, I do believe that if Neidermeyer returns, I'd put a lot of money on Selanne coming back for one more year, and he could, he doesn't seem to have lost any of his abilities since his rookie year..

I think it comes down to this, and this is from a Sharks fan who hates the Ducks, but loves both Selanne and Neids for their enourmous talent and sportsmanship....

I believe that Selanne is waiting to see if Neidermeyer (scott) retires, and if he does, than I think Teemu will just leave as a champion as he has wanted to do his whole career, instead of risking leaving as just a great player...

However, I do believe that if Neidermeyer returns, I'd put a lot of money on Selanne coming back for one more year, and he could, he doesn't seem to have lost any of his abilities since his rookie year..

That sounds about right...

By the way, I work at a bar and I got a call for a guy with the same name as your screen name. I yelled his name repeatedly and everyone just looked at me funny. He wasn't there that night... :huh:

I don't think Teemu's decision will be impacted by Scotty at all. I think the "going out on top" thing is one of those idealized things that players tell themselves they want. Teemu loves playing, and he's had a blast these past two seasons. You can see it on his face. I think he's just having a hard time walking away from it, Cup chances be damned.

That sounds about right...

By the way, I work at a bar and I got a call for a guy with the same name as your screen name. I yelled his name repeatedly and everyone just looked at me funny. He wasn't there that night... :huh:

he wouldnt have happened to sound oh....8-10 years old would he? do you get these calls about once a week??

he wouldnt have happened to sound oh....8-10 years old would he? do you get these calls about once a week??

sometimes at my work people call for "maya buttreeks" and "anita bathe" but they are neither there, and everyone laughs :dunno:

if you guys lose Neidermeyer you'll be fine still...u still got pronger and that guy i think who was playng with him, bochamen(sp? for sure)
and your back up is solid as well, if it were possible i'd love the oilers to grab that guy some how.

Selanne is an UFA but it doesn't matter, if he decides to come back there's only one team he would play for. Yep, Teemu confirmed that too. "There is no other options"

Finnish link: http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/hockeynight/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/hockeynight/2007/06/538134

Thee man was here in my city and I missed him? I had a feeling he would be here for F1, but not like I'd have a chance to have met him anyways :cry:

he should go as much as i like him he should leave but stay in the organizeion so we can call up Ryan. It will be easyer

he should go as much as i like him he should leave but stay in the organizeion so we can call up Ryan. It will be easyer

Ryan isn't even close to being ready to step onto the top line....

he should go as much as i like him he should leave but stay in the organizeion so we can call up Ryan. It will be easyer

Thge man just scored 48 goals with 94 points and you want him to go so you can make room for Bobby Ryan? :amazed:

I'm sure there are much better options to make room for Bobby. :teach:

im saying that if he leaves u put ryan and keep selanne in the organizion

im saying that if he leaves u put ryan and keep selanne in the organizion

No Ryan, if Selanne does leave I'd look into the market first. Ryan is not ready for the NHL yet, another year in the minors will do him good.

If he decided to leave, I'd ask Burke to start tampering with Iginla.

I think Teemu's coming back, though.

I really hope Teemu comes back because in one of my keeper leagues I traded him for Brad Richards and Dustin Penner. But I allowed a provision that if Teemu retires he gets Richards back, but I keep Penner. :naughty:

I'd much rather get to keep both though. ;)

I really hope Teemu comes back because in one of my keeper leagues I traded him for Brad Richards and Dustin Penner. But I allowed a provision that if Teemu retires he gets Richards back, but I keep Penner. :naughty:

I'd much rather get to keep both though. ;)

That is EXACTLY why he should come back.

im saying that if he leaves u put ryan and keep selanne in the organizion

As what, a secretary?

As what, a secretary?

nope, they replace "wild wing" with "wild teemu"

nope, they replace "wild wing" with "wild teemu"

http://www.hhof.com/graphfea/SCJ07_07c.jpg

http://www.hhof.com/graphfea/SCJ07_07c.jpg

lol, do you want to get rid of all the fans in the Ponda? :)

I really hope Teemu comes back because in one of my keeper leagues I traded him for Brad Richards and Dustin Penner. But I allowed a provision that if Teemu retires he gets Richards back, but I keep Penner. :naughty:

I'd much rather get to keep both though. ;)

That is EXACTLY why he should come back.

I spoke to his agent and he agrees. ;)

The deadline for Teemu's decision is near. I red somewhere that he has to give the answer to Burke in end of June or does someone know better?

I wanted to ask exact the same question..and the scotty nieds retirement as well..

so do we knew when they will tell fans?

i heard burke is making everyone come to a decision by july 1st

The deadline for Teemu's decision is near. I red somewhere that he has to give the answer to Burke in end of June or does someone know better?
Burke has been asked and has consistently stated that Teemu and Nieds get as long as they want to make a decision. "Since no one available at July 1st can replace them, it doesn't matter."

Burke has been asked and has consistently stated that Teemu and Nieds get as long as they want to make a decision. "Since no one available at July 1st can replace them, it doesn't matter."

Burke also doesn't believe in first day free agent signings because he thinks you end up overpaying. So July 1, probably isn't a must for him to go forward. Teemu did say last week before he left for Finland that a week might be enough time for him to make a decision. But who knows.

Burke has been asked and has consistently stated that Teemu and Nieds get as long as they want to make a decision. "Since no one available at July 1st can replace them, it doesn't matter."

You know he keeps saying that and he's right, there isn't anyone who could completely replace them but there are players available who could at least fill the void better than rookies or minor leaguers. If Teemu and Scotty both decide to retire but not until like August than that's what we'll be left with. Hell, if they wait until the middle of next week that's probably what we'll be left with. I love Scotty and Teemu and will respect their decisions of retirement if they choose that but I really would like them to do it by this weekend. Losing either or both of them will be catastrophic without big name replacements.

Oh I would love for them to decide by the 1st. And I think they will decide by then. But I'm just stating that Burke has not given any kind of ultimatum, like apparently there's been rumors of. As usual, rumors are crap.

Teemu said yesterday that he'll make the decision in couple of weeks. He told also that the Ducks had wished that he could make the decision before monday, but that's too soon. He said he must think this well before making any decision 'cause it would be disaster if he realize in december that the decision was wrong.
So we have to keep waiting, but I'm really confident that Teemu continues his career and takes the Cup again next season.

They can both take their time, and neither of them should come back unless their heart is in it. Both of those guys are key, and others on the team will follow their example. If they're going through the motions, that attitude will spread.

We'll be fine, even if both of them decide to call it a career. Recapturing the Cup will be an uphill battle regardless.

OK here's a craaazy hypothetical. Since Selanne may not decide by Sunday, say we sign someone to fill his spot. Now he decides he wants to come back, but there isn't cap space for him.

So what do we do? This assumes he only wants to play one more year. Sign him to a 2 year contract for 3/5 (each year) of what we would give him on a 1 year contract. Hopefully my math is right. Assume he wants 5 mill for one year. Instead we sign him to 3 mill for 2 years. So for this year, we get him at 3 million. Then at the end of the year, we buy him out. So his total salary will be 3 + 2/3 x3 = 5 million. Of course our cap hit will be spread for 2 more years versus just this year, but that way we can fit him in for less this year while still getting him the same amount of money. This concept could be extended to say a 3 year deal too if we needed more cap room.

Incredibly unlikely because we probably won't be close enough to the cap to make this an issue, we wouldn't be able to sign a particularly good player if we still have to fit in 3/5 of Teemu's salary, and Teemu probably doesn't want to preclude his returning the next year. But a crazy idea that came to my head nonetheless. And who knows if that dead cap space will hurt us the years afterward.

http://www.hhof.com/graphfea/SCJ07_07c.jpg

That looks like a gay bath house.

OK here's a craaazy hypothetical. Since Selanne may not decide by Sunday, say we sign someone to fill his spot. Now he decides he wants to come back, but there isn't cap space for him.

So what do we do? This assumes he only wants to play one more year. Sign him to a 2 year contract for 3/5 (each year) of what we would give him on a 1 year contract. Hopefully my math is right. Assume he wants 5 mill for one year. Instead we sign him to 3 mill for 2 years. So for this year, we get him at 3 million. Then at the end of the year, we buy him out. So his total salary will be 3 + 2/3 x3 = 5 million. Of course our cap hit will be spread for 2 more years versus just this year, but that way we can fit him in for less this year while still getting him the same amount of money. This concept could be extended to say a 3 year deal too if we needed more cap room.

Incredibly unlikely because we probably won't be close enough to the cap to make this an issue, we wouldn't be able to sign a particularly good player if we still have to fit in 3/5 of Teemu's salary, and Teemu probably doesn't want to preclude his returning the next year. But a crazy idea that came to my head nonetheless. And who knows if that dead cap space will hurt us the years afterward.

Crazies situation ever.

http://www.hhof.com/graphfea/SCJ07_07c.jpg
That looks like a gay bath house.

the dude in the stach looks like a 70s pornstar

the dude in the stach looks like a 70s pornstar

It's actually Parros big brother. And when I say big...;)

That looks like a gay bath house.

I'll take your word for it.

I'll take your word for it.

D'oh!

Busted! Who are the people in that pic anyway (besides Selanne?).

Selanne said he has resumed summer training in preparation for next season but hasn't made up his mind, he will most likely make the decision next week.

For some reason I think he's coming back.

Busted! Who are the people in that pic anyway (besides Selanne?).

Selanne said he has resumed summer training in preparation for next season but hasn't made up his mind, he will most likely make the decision next week.

For some reason I think he's coming back.

He is training even though he hasn't made up his mind? I like his commitment.

He is training even though he hasn't made up his mind? I like his commitment.

He has a huge golf tournament coming up :sarcasm:

Teemu answered you-know-what question yesterday for Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's main broadsheet.

http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/jaakiekkoilu/nhl/artikkeli/Teemu+Sel%C3%A4nne+miettii+viel%C3%A4+uransa+jatko a/1135228342543

Quick brief for the linguistically challenged:

"I have tried to gauge the matter but it is too early to come to such big decisions. Decision time may come after first week of July."

"Stanley Cup turned all adversity into triumph overnight. It takes a while to get over such a surge of emotion. I haven't cleared my head yet and that is one more reason not to rush things."

"I have practiced twice after the celebrations. At the time my thoughts have not been where they should be. You shouldn't torment yourself if you don't have that hunger. I haven't yet had the urge to go back to the rink."

"I will play at the top or not at all. I admire athletes who have managed to finish it at the top."

"I still feel that I am in top shape. It is just that quality of training, rest and nutrition call for more attention. Recovery takes more time."

"Chelios is an unbelievable guy. Although it is a bit easier for a defenseman to play at a later age. Good positioning and reading of the play can compensate for a lot there."

"If I continue, it will be in Anaheim. Winning a second consecutive championship interests me for sure."

"The time when your sons are growing can never be brought back."

"The family will adjust and they too want it to be my decision."

"I have been saying that there will be an announcement as soon as I know for sure. It would be a disaster if I realize by Christmas time that I made the wrong choice."

Teemu answered you-know-what question yesterday for Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's main broadsheet.

http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/jaakiekkoilu/nhl/artikkeli/Teemu+Sel%C3%A4nne+miettii+viel%C3%A4+uransa+jatko a/1135228342543

Quick brief for the linguistically challenged:

"I have tried to gauge the matter but it is too early to come to such big decisions. Decision time may come after first week of July."

"Stanley Cup turned all adversity into triumph overnight. It takes a while to get over such a surge of emotion. I haven't cleared my head yet and that is one more reason not to rush things."

"I have practiced twice after the celebrations. At the time my thoughts have not been where they should be. You shouldn't torment yourself if you don't have that hunger. I haven't yet had the urge to go back to the rink."

"I will play at the top or not at all. I admire athletes who have managed to finish it at the top."

"I still feel that I am in top shape. It is just that quality of training, rest and nutrition call for more attention. Recovery takes more time."

"Chelios is an unbelievable guy. Although it is a bit easier for a defenseman to play at a later age. Good positioning and reading of the play can compensate for a lot there."

"If I continue, it will be in Anaheim. Winning a second consecutive championship interests me for sure."

"The time when your sons are growing can never be brought back."

"The family will adjust and they too want it to be my decision."

"I have been saying that there will be an announcement as soon as I know for sure. It would be a disaster if I realize by Christmas time that I made the wrong choice."

Sounds like he is heavily leaning towards retirement, especially in the bold parts.

All of those bold parts are clear alarm bells that he is probably going to retire.

He:

- lacks hunger
- wants to go out on top
- is concerned over recovering from possible injuries
- questions the abilities of forwards to play at high levels as they age
- wants to spend time with his sons
- is hinting that his family is going to have to adjust to something (ie. him retiring)
- realizes that December may be too late to come back if his retirement isn't going well

I think it would be in Brian Burke's best interest to make some offers on Sunday to players like Smyth, Drury, Blake, etc. The last thing the Ducks want is to have Selanne leave, and nobody to replace him on the top line.

Then, if Selanne later decides he wants to play next season, you can try fitting him in somehow at a discount price.

I haven't yet had the urge to go back to the rink

YET so give him some time and I/we hope he will be back

I haven't yet had the urge to go back to the rink

YET so give him some time and I/we hope he will be back

Time isn't something the Ducks have a lot of. In about 60 hours (8:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday July 1st), it is quite possible that every single worthwhile free agent could be off the shelves.

For the best interest of the Ducks, they either need to know Selanne's answer in the next day or two, or else they should start looking for a replacement. To lose a 48 goal scorer, and not replace him with anything, is not the way you defend a championship.

Spector's seems to think he's coming back. Just sayin'.

Spector's seems to think he's coming back. Just sayin'.

Yeah but what does Eklund think?

Time isn't something the Ducks have a lot of. In about 60 hours (8:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday July 1st), it is quite possible that every single worthwhile free agent could be off the shelves.

For the best interest of the Ducks, they either need to know Selanne's answer in the next day or two, or else they should start looking for a replacement. To lose a 48 goal scorer, and not replace him with anything, is not the way you defend a championship.

I highly doubt, regardless of Selanne's decision, that Burke is going to go the route of getting into a bidding war for a soon-to-be grossly overpaid forward. Its one thing to break the bank for one of the best defensemen of a generation. The available forwards are no where near that caliber. None of them are suitable replacements for Selanne.

Busted! Who are the people in that pic anyway (besides Selanne?).

Just a bunch of his friends. He was hosting a pool party.

Time isn't something the Ducks have a lot of. In about 60 hours (8:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday July 1st), it is quite possible that every single worthwhile free agent could be off the shelves.

For the best interest of the Ducks, they either need to know Selanne's answer in the next day or two, or else they should start looking for a replacement. To lose a 48 goal scorer, and not replace him with anything, is not the way you defend a championship.
The ducks are not going to blow a giant wad on these guys who are going to get money they don't deserve. There isn't really anyone who can replace this guy and I'd rather not see us make a decision that we will be regretting when next years FA class looks alot better.

You have to respect the way Selanne is thinking though, he clearly cares about the franchise and wants to be 100% sure he wants to play. Just like he says, bringing a halfass attitude of playing for one more would be disastrous.

I will respect whatever decision he makes, his role in this team cannot be replaced. I hope he can find the will and the joy to keep playing for the Ducks.

I listened to one of his interviews this week and it really sounded that he is not ready to retire.

I quote:

"I hope some day I will be able to retire at the top"

That's what he said.

I listened to one of his interviews this week and it really sounded that he is not ready to retire.

I quote:

"I hope some day I will be able to retire at the top"

That's what he said.We knew that already.

Oh boy are you screwed if both Scotty and Selänne retire. But let's hope for the best, after all they're still young...atleast compared to Chelios. :thumbu:

A few remarks to the remarks (eh?) on the Helsingin Sanomat piece as I am guilty of getting the ball rolling, and felt I couldn't really convey all the nuances (real or imagined) in the rushed translation.

My personal impression was that Teemu is very, very strongly tempted to come back for another year but wants to make sure he's really, really got the drive. He is not concerned with his fitness or ability, ergo he thinks he can still contribute to the franchise. It is all about will, and motivation.

The way I read the story, the bit about recovery concerned day-to-day work to get back in shape between games, not about serious injury or somesuch. Also, I read the reference to family adjusting exactly the other way around, as in yes the family would sure like to have more of him, but will stand by his decision should he decide to come back.

As I speculated earlier, retirement in 2008 would be ideal for the franchise as well as Getz, Perry & Kunitz, having gained another year of experience, are due for a new contract. They are certainly not going to be entry level any more so Teemu's big bucks will be of use then. In the meantime his presence would ease the shift to the New Era(TM).

Selänne continued the winning streak - in tennis. He and his pair Keijo Säilynoja (a former linemate from Jokerit) won a traditional tennis tournament for hockey players. Jari Kurri was on the losing side in the finals.
http://www.iltasanomat.fi/urheilu/uutinen.asp?id=1395436

Teemu celebrated the victory in the Helsinki night life until Sunday (witnessed Kimi Räikkönen´s victory in F1 in a local sports bar) and was accompanied by i.e. Janne Niinimaa. He was still not able to say anything new about continuing his career.
http://www.iltalehti.fi/viihde/200707016302442_vi.shtml

Now there's out a little article in finnish tabloid that told that Teemu has told his family and closest friend that his going to call it a career. I hope the tabloid have wrong information about this... I believe it when i hear it from Teemu.

Rumour's says, that Selanne has told his relatives & close ones, that hes not going to contiunue hes career :cry:

http://www.iltasanomat.fi/urheilu/uutinen.asp?id=1399475

just read in the Times, that Selanne dismissed his rumors about retiring if Nieds doesn't come back
he still hasn't made a decision yet, if he wants to retire or not

just read in the Times, that Selanne dismissed his rumors about retiring if Nieds doesn't come back
he still hasn't made a decision yet, if he wants to retire or not

In the LATs print edition or online? The last article they have online is the mixed fan reaction about Bertuzzi.

In the LATs print edition or online? The last article they have online is the mixed fan reaction about Bertuzzi.
print edition in the small sports news section of the sports page

Please don't blame Eklund's rumors about Selanne coming to Philly on Philly fans.

Eklund is retarded (e5).

print edition in the small sports news section of the sports page
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-newswire10jul10,1,4548451.story?page=2&coll=la-headlines-sports

If Selanne signed with Philly I think the whole hockey would would have to pick their jaw off the ground.

If Selanne signed with Philly I think the whole hockey would would have to pick their jaw off the ground.

wont happend
it's ducks or retirement

Selanne still working out, apparently hasn't made a decision. He's working out like in previous years but hasn't been on ice yet. He will announce his decision before august, after listening how his body reacts to training.

https://www.iltasanomat.fi/urheilu/uutinen.asp?id=1404598

Makes me wonder what's going on, has he changed his mind?

has he changed his mind?

we all hope so

wont happend
it's ducks or retirement

How do you know this for sure? And if he's changed his mind, do we know for certain it will be in favor of the Ducks?

How do you know this for sure? And if he's changed his mind, do we know for certain it will be in favor of the Ducks?

We know for sure because Teemu said it himself and I'll take his word for it over any other sources out there like Eklund. Philadelphia and other teams might be interested in Teemu, but he's the face of our franchise and he's retiring here:)

How do you know this for sure? And if he's changed his mind, do we know for certain it will be in favor of the Ducks?

because it's teemu, he sayed that last 2 years were one of his best, he has friends here, big house, cars, kids go to school here so why he would go away from all this?

and you can add one good scource to it

We know for sure because Teemu said it himself and I'll take his word for it over any other sources out there like Eklund. Philadelphia and other teams might be interested in Teemu, but he's the face of our franchise and he's retiring here:)

At the end of the day, hockey is a business. Players and GMs will say anything to please the fans. I like Teemu a lot, but his word is not the best guarantee.

I can't believe there are hockey fans who think that Teemu would leave the Ducks for another team. They are completely ignorant of the fact of who he is, and how he loves it in Anaheim. The thought of him signing in Philadelphia or any other place at this time is mind boggling.

Teemu will either retire or sign with the Ducks--period!!!

I am hopeful that this is the last and final word of him signing with another team.