Ducks Re-sign Selanne to Two-Year Deal

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Sunday that they have resigned forward Teemu Selanne to a two-year contract worth $5.25 million. Selanne scored 12 goals and added 11 assists for 23 points in only 26 games for Anaheim after spending much of the 2007-08 season contemplating retirement. In 1067 games, Selanne has 552 goals and 606 assists for 1,158 points with the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche. Selanne won his first Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007. The signing comes only two days after the Ducks traded Mathieu Schneider to the Atlanta Thrashers. Selanne's salary puts the Ducks back over the salary cap by $1.225 million. The team will likely have to trade another player in order to get back below the salary cap, with Bobby Ryan being mentioned in trade rumors as of late. The Ducks could also demote a player to the minors to get back below the cap and not have to worry about trading another player, especially of Ryan's caliber. Selanne's signing is an excellent one for the Ducks, as he gives the team lots of offensive depth and talent, goal-scoring skills, and plenty of leadership.