Ducks Re-Sign Teemu Selanne to One-Year Deal

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they have re-signed right wing Teemu Selanne to a one-year contract worth $3.25 million. He had spent part of the off-season mulling retirement, but opted to come back for at least one more season. In 54 games last season with the Ducks, Selanne had 27 goals and 21 assists for 48 points. He missed 17 games in December and January with a left hand injury and eight games in January and February with a broken jaw. In 1186 career NHL games with the Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Colorado Avalanche, Selanne has 606 goals and 654 assists for 1260 points. He won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with Anaheim, the Calder Trophy in 1993 as the league's top rookie, the Rocket Richard Trophy in 1999 as the league's goals leader, and the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2006 for perseverance and dedication to hockey. This is an excellent signing for the Ducks, as Selanne is still an exceptionally skilled forward. He has lots of speed, great hands, is an excellent skater, and has lots of offensive skill. He will continue to play a top-six role with the team next season, and will also likely serve as a mentor for some of the younger players.