Kariya and Selanne back in Anaheim

[WaukeeBlues]

At least it's looking that way...

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=329733

It looks like Teemu Selanne will be back for his 18th season in the National Hockey League.

The veteran forward told Finnish sports magazine Sports Journal on Friday that he intends to return for 'at least another year' and a contract with the Anaheim Ducks should be done over the next few days.

"I made the decision to continue my career," he told the magazine. "In fact, it has been clear for a long time. Negotiations are now ready to begin."

Selanne, who is expected to play his 12th season with the Ducks, added that his level of play and the direction the Ducks were going in affected his decision. In 54 games last season, he scored 21 goals and 48 points.

"I informed (Anaheim) that if they re-build (the team), I'll then do something else," Selanne said. "With the guys that the team has acquired, I'm convinced that we can still succeed."

The Ducks added plenty of depth over the summer, signing defenceman Andy Sutton and fellow countrymen Toni Lydman and Saku Koivu.

Selanne also told the Journal that he's made a pitch to the Ducks and former teammate Paul Kariya for a reunion in Anaheim.

"I've talked to Paul and the Ducks," said Selanne. "Paul has been waiting for my decision and I hope things move forward," he said.

[Krigloch the Furious]

That's pretty damn cool actually

[ohio BLUES]

Dicks fans will still boo him I'm sure.

[STLADOGG]

On one hand ill be able to get a cheap Kariya jersey but I love him too much hes my boy....dont leave we want u nooo dont go lol sign with us 1.5 mill doo itt.

[WaukeeBlues]

That's pretty damn cool actually

I thought so too. Even with Gretzky/Kurri, other duos in history, etc, you really didn't see them go so far out of their way to be on the same team, it just kind of happened. They're both class act players and if I were either of them that'd be a heck of a good way to end your career.

[drwoland]

And I bet those two will have a killer year.

Shame we couldn't get Kariya motivated here.

[fargoblues]

I look forward to TJ Oshie and David Backes dumping them both on their ass and owning that line four times a year.

But I do appreciate the sentimental value present.

[ComradeT]

And I bet those two will have a killer year.

Shame we couldn't get Selanne to move here.

FTFY.

[not_a_wings_fan]

It would be fitting and appropriate for them to play one more year on a line together and retire from the team they hit the bigtime with.

Smart move and good luck to both of them.

[JPonder94]

Kariya is a hack and I hope he scores 4 goals next season.

Sorry, but the guy was worthless here and I wish him no luck. Don't give it your all here so you don't get any love from me.

But good luck to Teemu. I have always liked the way he plays.