Selanne likely to return?

FYI,

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/ana080820.html

Teemu Selanne has started skating and training in Finland and it's believed the Finnish Flash will be back in the Ducks' lineup for the start of the season.
Ducks GM Brian Burke and Selanne's agent, Don Baizley, remain in constant contact.

A source told TFP that Selanne started skating earlier this month and he's waiting for the Ducks to get under the salary cap to accommodate his salary.

The Ducks are expected to trade defenseman Mathieu Schneider in order to get under the cap.

Seriously..no news here

He'll be back, why else would he be skating during the summer?

He'll be back, why else would he be skating during the summer?

Maybe he is training for FINDING NEMO on ICE. Teemu is going to need an income if Sirpa is going to pop out more kids.

http://www.lansi-uusimaa.fi/Uutiset/Kaikki-uutiset/Paauutiset/Selanne-palaa-NHL-aan-Puhakka-alkaa-golfaajaksi

This is some finnish newspaper where Teemu says he is ready to come back to Anaheim. "They are making changes right now to make cap space for me", Teemu says.

Although that same news is not in any big finnish newspaper yet so I don't know is this 100% true or is there just some reporter writing drunk these things...

http://www.lansi-uusimaa.fi/Uutiset/Kaikki-uutiset/Paauutiset/Selanne-palaa-NHL-aan-Puhakka-alkaa-golfaajaksiIt's quoted now in the bigger magazine too with title: Selänne returns to NHL:
http://www.iltalehti.fi/jaakiekko/200808308190509_jk.shtml

Teemu says:

"I'm in good fit. Even better than in previous years. Last season's brake did good for me. I've been training well so you can expect good for the coming season"

"Last six years have been like you think about retirement after every season" "But when you have done this the whole of your life and you still enjoy it so why wouldn't you continue"

:)

http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/hockeynight/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/hockeynight/2008/08/694473

Says the same thing that in the previous links, but MTV3 is really reliable source for sports. I have all the confirmation I need, he's back!

fug.. retire already

fug.. retire alreadyhttp://www.salagir.com/gfx/troll-web.jpg

So the speculation is that Schneider will obviously be dealt, but that would only leave $2,390,000 to sign Teemu and would leave the Ducks with 0 cap space, not a smart idea. What is the best guess as to what Selanne will sign for? $4M? I'm guessing that Todd Marchant and his $2.5M would have to be moved, but doesn't he have a NTC?

In any case, I could see the Canucks having interest in both Schneider and Marchant, but I can't see them offering up much at all.

On the Schneider situation, I have a feeling Burke (because that's the kind of guy he is), probably asked Schneider for a list of teams he'd prefer to go to.

Signing and trading Schneider the next year is not the best situation, and Burke has been extremely loyal to his players.

That being send, I'd send Schneider and Marchant to Vancuver for Selanne.. straight up :)

Selanne will take whatever Burke can afford in terms of budget/salary cap.

Selanne has earned over 50M over his career, most of it from Anaheim and he has never been one to go for the top dollar.

So the speculation is that Schneider will obviously be dealt, but that would only leave $2,390,000 to sign Teemu and would leave the Ducks with 0 cap space, not a smart idea. What is the best guess as to what Selanne will sign for? $4M? I'm guessing that Todd Marchant and his $2.5M would have to be moved, but doesn't he have a NTC?

In any case, I could see the Canucks having interest in both Schneider and Marchant, but I can't see them offering up much at all.

If Gillis wants Schneider AND Marchant he can have them. Draft picks and propects would fine. Moving those two players should get Teemu under contract just fine. Or Schneider and Rob Niedermayer but I'm in the vast minority that thinks he can actually be traded.

"Selänne continues his career"

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/nhl/article3212553.ab

Swedish article from today, and also in our other major newspaper Expressen.

Does Marchant NOT have a NTC??

According to IB's website he does


Jean-Sebastian Giguere, ANA - NTC
Todd Marchant, ANA - NTC


If it's true then it'll make trading him a lot harder.

http://nhlscap.com/no_trade.htm

On the Schneider situation, I have a feeling Burke (because that's the kind of guy he is), probably asked Schneider for a list of teams he'd prefer to go to.

Signing and trading Schneider the next year is not the best situation, and Burke has been extremely loyal to his players.

That being send, I'd send Schneider and Marchant to Vancuver for Selanne.. straight up :)

Schneider knew what he was getting into though when he signed with Anaheim. He and Burke have both been very up front about the possibility that he might be traded if Nieds returned.

I think Marchant would accept a trade as long as it was to a contending team, or a team in the east. My guess is we will trade Schneider and keep Marchant and start the year over budget until some of these young guys prove themselves.

It seemed like Selanne was holding off on announcing anything so the Ducks could get a little more leverage in a trade. Why'd he make the announcement now?

Well just when we think we have things figured out, they get more confusing. Most of us think that Schneider will be dealt and maybe someone else, and then we will resign Selanne.

Now apparently Burke has reached out to Shanahan.

Link: http://www.sportsnet.ca/thewire/hockey/2008/08/31/rangers_shanahan_looks/

Well just when we think we have things figured out, they get more confusing. Most of us think that Schneider will be dealt and maybe someone else, and then we will resign Selanne.

Now apparently Burke has reached out to Shanahan.

Link: http://www.sportsnet.ca/thewire/hockey/2008/08/31/rangers_shanahan_looks/

This makes no sense. I don't imagine him playing on the 3rd line. WOW, he would be great on the LW with the twins. But then where is Ryan? Maybe he doesn't think Ryan is ready? Could Shanny even play LW, yet alone top line minutes? Maybe he had contacted Shanny before he found out Teemu was returning for sure? Oh my. Dammit Burke, I have so many questions now!

I'd love Shanny. I think he's been playing LW off and on. I feel like he played LW in Detroit. He also played with Jagr, a RW, on the PP. He'd probably fit in great with Getz and Perry, but I don't think he could play there all game. We'd need a guy on the 4th who could fill in. But it would work great, have Ryan/Lindstrom and Shanahan split time on the 4th and the 1st. Then Teemu could play on the 2nd with Kunitz and Morrison.

The only problem is there's no way we could fit the cap space. Teemu won't take that much less, and I don't see any reason for Shanahan to either. And if we had them both, we certainly couldn't also fit in Ryan's cap hit.

My guess is Shanahan is just an "if Teemu retires" contingency plan.

Teemu is back in the OC. :)

Well if this bonus issue doesn't get sorted out Shanny may be forced to take a lesser deal, maybe he wants to try and win another cup and sees the ducks as a great opportunity, plus a year with the twins will boost his stats and he could cash in the year after. It'd only work if we got rid of March/Schneider and Shanahan and Selanne both played at sizeable discounts, but if this bonus thing does get settled it could work given all the cap space we'll have next year.

But that would put Bobby Ryan in limbo and he has to play.

Well if this bonus issue doesn't get sorted out Shanny may be forced to take a lesser deal, maybe he wants to try and win another cup and sees the ducks as a great opportunity, plus a year with the twins will boost his stats and he could cash in the year after. It'd only work if we got rid of March/Schneider and Shanahan and Selanne both played at sizeable discounts, but if this bonus thing does get settled it could work given all the cap space we'll have next year.

But that would put Bobby Ryan in limbo and he has to play.

Now I like the Idea of Shanny playing for the Ducks. How many players are we going to have to get rid of for him and Selanne to play next year?

Now I like the Idea of Shanny playing for the Ducks. How many players are we going to have to get rid of for him and Selanne to play next year?
Far, far too many. Here's a salary cap estimate assuming that BOTH Schneider and Marchant are ditched for picks (we might not be able to move Marchant).
nieds | 6.75
pronger | 6.25
beauchemin | 1.65
OD | 1.25
montador | 0.8
huskins | 0.625
giguere | 6
hiller | 1.3
getzlaf | 5.325
perry | 5
kunitz | 3.725
morrison | 2.75
nieds | 2
pahlsson | 1.4
moen | 0.9125
suts | 0.7
may | 0.6
parros | 0.55
bertuzzi | 1.333333
total | 48.921

cap space| 7.779


That roster is missing a #7 Dman, 2 forwards (1 for Selanne, 1 for Shanny), and a #13 forward. It also assumes that Ryan is in the AHL for cap reasons.

A #7 Dman and a #13 forward cost at least 950k. If you assume #7 Dman is one of our rookies (Mikkelson, Salcido) and that #13 forward is Carter, then we're out even more (1.447-1.475). Leaving only like 6.3 million for Teemu and Shanahan.

Keep in mind Teemu earned at the rate of a 5+ million dollar player last season.

Basically it means Ryan can't play, and someone big has to go (probably Niedermayer gets replaced by Carter).

Shanny has been talking to LA ...
Weird, nobody is talking about Rob's concussions <hint> ...
Teemu is ready to go ...
Bob Ryan plays as a Duck this season - no doubt, unless moved ...
Mo is happy with his decision and progressing well.

Eff, the OCRegister Blogofiles for reprinting Ecktard rumors .. what a joke ... :laugh:

It's a good year to be a Duck.

Should be intresting year indeed.

I heard Robs concussion issues were done with, hes overpaid but he's a big part of that shutdown line...I don't wanna compare him to Bertuzzi because he is great at his role but...i'm always left wanting more from him especially offensively, he has the talent and ev ery once in a while he shows it.

Shanny has been talking to LA ...
Weird, nobody is talking about Rob's concussions <hint> ...
Teemu is ready to go ...
Bob Ryan plays as a Duck this season - no doubt, unless moved ...
Mo is happy with his decision and progressing well.

Eff, the OCRegister Blogofiles for reprinting Ecktard rumors .. what a joke ... :laugh:

It's a good year to be a Duck.

Actually Burke said at some point that Rob's concussion is totally fine now. I'm don't know of any direct quote, but in his blog (http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/11/questions-and-some-answers/) Dan Wood said that Burke said that his head is recovered. But otherwise that's a good summary of all the team's rumors the past couple weeks. Although you missed the Schneider to Vancouver/Montreal bits.

That Shanny rumor is kind of odd... well... for all the reasons people have stated (cap room and also roster space).

Maybe Shanny will pull a Kariya and sign with the Ducks for the league minimum. Actually, that worked out like ***** for the avalanche...

Selanne is back, and when the paperwork is done and filed, I will have a good night's sleep. Shanny being signed or Schneider being moved... I just don't care anymore.

Robby Neids is not going anywhere.

I am 99% sure Marchant does NOT have a NTC. Burke gave a radio interview a while back and said that he hates the NTC and only 2 guys have it: Selanne- Because he signed a 1 year deal specifically witht he ducks and Giguere- Because of his kid's situation.

I am 99% sure Marchant does NOT have a NTC. Burke gave a radio interview a while back and said that he hates the NTC and only 2 guys have it: Selanne- Because he signed a 1 year deal specifically witht he ducks and Giguere- Because of his kid's situation.

He said those are the only one's he's signed. I believe the CBA states that waiving no-trade clauses do not eliminate and they carry over if one is acquire through waivers. I'm 99% sure he DOES have a no-trade clause. But I also feel he'd waive it to go to a team closer to home like Buffalo or Toronto.

He said those are the only one's he's signed. I believe the CBA states that waiving no-trade clauses do not eliminate and they carry over if one is acquire through waivers. I'm 99% sure he DOES have a no-trade clause. But I also feel he'd waive it to go to a team closer to home like Buffalo or Toronto.

Yup. He does have a NTC.

Far, far too many. Here's a salary cap estimate assuming that BOTH Schneider and Marchant are ditched for picks (we might not be able to move Marchant).
nieds | 6.75
pronger | 6.25
beauchemin | 1.65
OD | 1.25
montador | 0.8
huskins | 0.625
giguere | 6
hiller | 1.3
getzlaf | 5.325
perry | 5
kunitz | 3.725
morrison | 2.75
nieds | 2
pahlsson | 1.4
moen | 0.9125
suts | 0.7
may | 0.6
parros | 0.55
bertuzzi | 1.333333
total | 48.921

cap space| 7.779


That roster is missing a #7 Dman, 2 forwards (1 for Selanne, 1 for Shanny), and a #13 forward. It also assumes that Ryan is in the AHL for cap reasons.

A #7 Dman and a #13 forward cost at least 950k. If you assume #7 Dman is one of our rookies (Mikkelson, Salcido) and that #13 forward is Carter, then we're out even more (1.447-1.475). Leaving only like 6.3 million for Teemu and Shanahan.

Keep in mind Teemu earned at the rate of a 5+ million dollar player last season.

Basically it means Ryan can't play, and someone big has to go (probably Niedermayer gets replaced by Carter).

Using the bolded text from what I had in mind before you posted it. If say someone gets hurt aren't we allowed to use extra cap space for injuries? Some inform me on this. Wht about if we use Ebbett as our 13th. Also is anyone above on a two way contract such as Sutherby. I doubt it but I don't know too much about everyones contract DAM YOU "As per club policy terms were not diclosed" !!! Schneider sounds pretty much a goner they way Burke is talking. Dam Sundin. Marchant is iffy in my mind for two reasons huge contract and injuries. Would a buyout help much or would it hurt us. Scratch that I think the buy out period is over now. Selanne I know he had a good year last year don't you think he is happy with all those other paychecks. I say we give him like 1.5 mil. Shanny man it would be a dream if he would come pay. How much was his last contract? I looked on nhlscap and nhlnumbers.

I think that enough questions for now.

Was messing around on youtube and found this! Thought I would share it with you all.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogErsEx3A4&feature=related


if the vid doesn't work, here is the link. I'm horrible at doing that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogErsEx3A4&feature=related

Was messing around on youtube and found this! Thought I would share it with you all.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogErsEx3A4&feature=related


if the vid doesn't work, here is the link. I'm horrible at doing that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogErsEx3A4&feature=related

Oh the memories...

The Jets had kind of a weird tradition of always having at least one almost-star caliber defenseman on the roster: Babych, Olausson, Carlyle, Numminen, Housley, Tverdovsky. Housley and Carlyle are a bit of an exception but they tend to be underrated and forgotten, so I'll include them.

The Jets had kind of a weird tradition of always having at least one almost-star caliber defenseman on the roster: Babych, Olausson, Carlyle, Numminen, Housley, Tverdovsky. Housley and Carlyle are a bit of an exception but they tend to be underrated and forgotten, so I'll include them.

Housley absolutely was a star-caliber d-man at the time. A lot of the credit for Teemu's 76 goal season can be attributed to his outlet passes. Brian Campbell wishes he was so good.

Carlyle I think counts as well, at least as much as Babych and Olausson. Four-straight seasons with double-digit goals, great in his own end, and tough as nails. I was very young, and I didn't like him at the time because his chinless face scared me, but he was my mom's favorite player, and she's a great judge of defensemen.

Dave Manson was to continue the tradition (along with Numminen), and be a Pronger-sort of all around force. Sadly, the raspy-one never lived up to the intense expectations.

Housley absolutely was a star-caliber d-man at the time. A lot of the credit for Teemu's 76 goal season can be attributed to his outlet passes. Brian Campbell wishes he was so good.

Yeah, he may not have been a superstar in his own end, but he had more impact than most people remember. What hurts his rep is that he played into the defensive era, where a guy like him was a bit obsolete ... a perfect defenseman for the run-and-gun 80s, transplanted into a dead puck league. He should've retired a few years earlier (or been born earlier).

Still, he wasn't on par with other superstar offensive defensemen like Leetch, Coffey, etc..

Yes to your edit. I think it's stupid how little attention Housley gets anymore.

Also, this sentence is all kinds of awesome:

I was very young, and I didn't like him at the time because his chinless face scared me, but he was my mom's favorite player, and she's a great judge of defensemen.

The Jets had kind of a weird tradition of always having at least one almost-star caliber defenseman on the roster: Babych, Olausson, Carlyle, Numminen, Housley, Tverdovsky. Housley and Carlyle are a bit of an exception but they tend to be underrated and forgotten, so I'll include them.

Tverdovsky, Olausson, D. Mironov, Ozolinsh... am I getting the point?

Mironov, forgot about him. Was it Boris though?

Mironov, forgot about him. Was it Boris though?
I think he's talking about us.

Mironov, forgot about him. Was it Boris though?

Nope, Dmitri. Got traded to Caps I think somewhere in late 90's.

Nope, Dmitri. Got traded to Caps I think somewhere in late 90's.


nope, Boris was traded to the Oilers

He was then traded to the Edmonton Oilers with Mats Lindgren, a first-round draft pick who turned out to be Jason Bonsignore. The package got Dave Manson to the jets.

Morinov played 5 years for the oilers and then was traded to Chicago in a trade the netted the Oilers Ethan Moroeu and a few others.

Bonsignore was the biggest bust in Oiler draft history but Mironov covered the bet. Mats Lindgren was an OK player but it turned out very well when the Oilers traded him for Tommy Salo.

Salo was our starting goalie for 5 years before being traded to Colorado for Tom Gilbert who is maybe our best young dman.

Boris = Former Jet. Traded from Win to Edmonton as mentioned.

Dimitri = Former Duck. The older brother. Our second defenseman All-Star (Kasatonov). Traded from the Ducks to the Wings for Pushor and a pick. After the Wings joined the Caps. The one admiral CB is talking about (since Ozo never played for Winnipeg).

Boris = Former Jet. Traded from Win to Edmonton as mentioned.

Dimitri = Former Duck. The older brother. Our second defenseman All-Star (Kasatonov). Traded from the Ducks to the Wings for Pushor and a pick. After the Wings joined the Caps. The one admiral CB is talking about (since Ozo never played for Winnipeg).

This may have become the most confusing series of posts in board history.

This may have become the most confusing series of posts in board history.


I'll go ahead and take credit.

nope, Boris was traded to the Oilers

Nope, Boris never played for the Ducks. It was Dmitri.

You are one pugnacious hombre.

But you eat poop. I win.

Shanny has been talking to LA ...
Weird, nobody is talking about Rob's concussions <hint> ...
Teemu is ready to go ...
Bob Ryan plays as a Duck this season - no doubt, unless moved ...
Mo is happy with his decision and progressing well.

Eff, the OCRegister Blogofiles for reprinting Ecktard rumors .. what a joke ... :laugh:

It's a good year to be a Duck.

Link?

Wood's blog is chock full of stuff the past few days. The most telling is this one. http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/03/no-indecision-for-selanne/

“I have made a decision,” Selanne said Wednesday after participating in an informal skate with a small group of players at Anaheim Ice. “I’m not going to say what my decision is, but I have made a decision and I’m skating every day.”

Selanne’s ability to speak freely has been compromised by an unusual scenario in which the Ducks are more than $2 million over the NHL’s $56.7 million salary cap. Unless and until the club sacrifices at least one player, almost certainly via trade, there is no room to sign Selanne.

“There’s no rush,” Selanne said. “The only thing I can say is that I haven’t been skating every day for the last four weeks just for fun. There is a reason.”

Gee, I wonder if he's implying something?

Wood's blog is chock full of stuff the past few days. The most telling is this one. http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/03/no-indecision-for-selanne/



Gee, I wonder if he's implying something?

Yeah he is. It's probably something like "Burke, hurry the **** up and trade Schneider."

If Selanne says he is coming back, Burke loses all leverage to trade Schneider and will probably peddle him off for a song. Selanne wants to do what's best or the team. He is keeping quiet and letting Burke make the deal he needs to in order to improve the Ducks. Also, by keeping quiet, Selanne washes his hands somewhat of forcing Burke to trade away Schneider. You look at Niedermayer last year getting blamed for Andy mac. I'm sure Selanne wants to keep his good boy status.

If Selanne says he is coming back, Burke loses all leverage to trade Schneider and will probably peddle him off for a song. Selanne wants to do what's best or the team. He is keeping quiet and letting Burke make the deal he needs to in order to improve the Ducks. Also, by keeping quiet, Selanne washes his hands somewhat of forcing Burke to trade away Schneider. You look at Niedermayer last year getting blamed for Andy mac. I'm sure Selanne wants to keep his good boy status.

But Teemu signing or not Schneider still needs to be traded, we're over the cap.

And as long as multiple teams have interest in Schneider Burke still has plenty of leverage. But the thing is he doesn't need anything in return that will help the club this year. His contract off the books is the real return, everything else is just gravy.

If Selanne says he is coming back, Burke loses all leverage to trade Schneider and will probably peddle him off for a song. Selanne wants to do what's best or the team. He is keeping quiet and letting Burke make the deal he needs to in order to improve the Ducks. Also, by keeping quiet, Selanne washes his hands somewhat of forcing Burke to trade away Schneider. You look at Niedermayer last year getting blamed for Andy mac. I'm sure Selanne wants to keep his good boy status.
I hate to agree with Joe (:sarcasm:), but it's hard to imagine Burke has any leverage as is. We're clearly above the cap by some 2-3 million, and very few teams at this stage can accommodate his salary (minimal bidding). Don't forget that the 50 million salary number is also quite widely known and that Sundin is clearly a bigger prize that teams are waiting on. Teemu or not, we need to move Schneider, unless we want to move one of Getzlaf/Perry/Niedermayer/Pronger/Kunitz. I can't really imagine our position getting any weaker.

That said, it doesn't hurt for him to keep quiet.

Awesome...the writing is on the wall...he's coming back.

I hate to agree with Joe (:sarcasm:), but...

First sign of the apocalypse. ;)

he guys, I was just wondering how much money did Selanne sign for last year? And what kind of amount do you think he s gonna get this time around? Answers are appreciated.

he guys, I was just wondering how much money did Selanne sign for last year? And what kind of amount do you think he s gonna get this time around? Answers are appreciated.
He earned something like 1.7 million in actual dollars. Although with the way it was pro-rated, it was like he was earning 5.2 million per year.

He earned something like 1.7 million in actual dollars. Although with the way it was pro-rated, it was like he was earning 5.2 million per year.

I would imagine Teemu would sign within the 3-4 million range? THats my guess anyways. I'm sure he'll just take whatever Anaheim offers (within reason).

What team can Anaheim possibly dish of Schneider to though? Whats his salary? 6.X million? Thats a lot of monies to take on, especially if Anaheim only wants a draft pick/prospect in return.

I am starting to be nervous..
schneider still as a duck, teemu still not a duck
22 left :scared:

:D

I am starting to be nervous..
schneider still as a duck, teemu still not a duck
22 left :scared:

:D

I am starting to be nervous too...obobo keeps emailing me glamor shots of himself.

Sorry, I'm bored and not as drunk as hahaha.

Back on topic...Selanne's still not signed? Selfish.

Shellfish!

I got those emails, too. I wallpapered my bathroom with them, but I cut out the eyes in case someone wants to spy on me Scooby Doo style.

Shellfish!

I got those emails, too. I wallpapered my bathroom with them, but I cut out the eyes in case someone wants to spy on me Scooby Doo style.

Cutting out the eyes is serial status.

Cutting out the eyes is serial status.
The wallpapering my bathroom didn't bother you?

The wallpapering my bathroom didn't bother you?

I thought everyone did that...

is selanne going to be signed by the beginning of training camp?

is selanne going to be signed by the beginning of training camp?
Selanne will be signed when there's cap space. That won't happen until Schneider goes away. No one knows when that will be.

Now stop taking the thread off topic.

Shellfish!

I got those emails, too. I wallpapered my bathroom with them, but I cut out the eyes in case someone wants to spy on me Scooby Doo style.

Now I'm pissed.

I thought I was the only one.

Ha. "Glamor shots." Such a euphemism.

http://peggynature.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/simmons-nude-in-salad.jpg

Ha. "Glamor shots." Such a euphemism.

http://peggynature.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/simmons-nude-in-salad.jpg

No wonder I'm not a vegetarian. If I was one I would convert after seeing that pic of you.....:sarcasm:

When Adam Brady (the Duck's blog guy) asked Teemu to do a Ducks' cast Brady said Teemu "politely asked to wait until next week to do an interview and talk about his status..." Hmmm.....so hopefully we'll know when by next week?

Well training camp starts on Friday. I imagine Mr. Mu (I can call him that because we're tight like that) is expecting to attend.

What are the chance, in your opinion, Selanne will be in uniform for Anaheim at the opening game?

Do you really think Selanne will play for 2 millions?

What are the chance, in your opinion, Selanne will be in uniform for Anaheim at the opening game?

Do you really think Selanne will play for 2 millions?

Selanne will sign for what cap space is left and then get a nicely paid front office job with the Ducks organization after retirement.

Selanne's going to do his best to make the squad...

http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=382539

We'll see how he does. I've got my fingers crossed for him.

Wait...Wasn't he going to sign with Habs??

If he doesn't make the team he could get some experience in Iowa, with Ryan moving up they could use some offense.

Wait...Wasn't he going to sign with Habs??

If he doesn't make the team he could get some experience in Iowa, with Ryan moving up they could use some offense.

I hear Des Moines has great schools.

I hear Des Moines has great schools.

And plenty of open roads to have fun with his Ferraris...

This is starting to make sense now.

Random question. Pretend Selanne signs to the league minimum. Not that he will, but just pretend.

Would that help or hurt our chances of moving Schneider? On one hand it puts us more over the cap. On the other hand, other GMs can't be like "well I can't let Burke free up cap space to sign Selanne because it makes them stronger." Especially when he realizes how cheaply Selanne signed and that that's no real barrier at all.

Oh, and I doubt he makes the team. We have too much offense ahead of him. Minor league filler at best.

Players over 32 are typically useless anyway. I can't fathom why the Ducks are so obsessed with this guy.

Selanne coming to Ducks camp.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j28GTJJMZqjA1MtGuViA-xJRR7VAD939V1NG1

Players over 32 are typically useless anyway. I can't fathom why the Ducks are so obsessed with this guy.

Especially a Euro who wears a visor for the matter.

Burke is probably thinking about signing Selanne and then trading him to a sucker who doesn't realize just how bad he is.