Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) bottom of the Jan.4 entry . Skating in full gear at Anaheim Ice (Ducks practice facility) Also heard that he will sign for the minimum. So ducks should not have big problems signing him. Edited January 5, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 He shouldn't do it. He could retire after winning SC, now he will retire afer unsuccessful playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Shocking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 He shouldn't do it. He could retire after winning SC, now he will retire afer unsuccessful playoffs. If they make it? They haven't been impressive at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Yeah, I actually like Selanne, sucks he is Busch leaguing with the Ducks just to come back and hopefully make the playoffs... man the Ducks are a sad organization.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 I hate guys who sit out half a season and then decide that they do want to come back and play. I don't think that the Ducks or any ozganization should allow him back this year. Make him sit the rest of the season and then he could play a full season next year. Pure bushleague crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Yeah, I actually like Selanne, sucks he is Busch leaguing with the Ducks just to come back and hopefully make the playoffs... man the Ducks are a sad organization.... Wouldn't signing for the minimum cause a ruckus within the players union ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Wouldn't signing for the minimum cause a ruckus within the players union ? I think that there could be some minor hickups, nothing too major but its one of those single incidences which cause some contract negotiating problems. Though everyone relizes this a single-player charity, I don't see much happening, not like when a player signs for much less giving a GM right to say "you aren't as good as so and so, so you will make even less" Still sucks, the Ducks are a joke this year, literally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 He shouldn't do it. He could retire after winning SC, now he will retire afer unsuccessful playoffs. What playoffs? If the season were over today, the Ducks wouldn't even make the playoffs. They have more points that some of the bottom dwellers but they have played more games. If you take the point percentage (number of points divided by the number of available points, they have a 0.547 "winning percentage" and are on pace for a 90 point season. The number 8 team would be Colorado with ).563 and 92 points. They are out but it is close. All this assumes that nothing changes with any of the other teams. Incidently, also out are Columbus (88 pts), Nashville and Chicago (both with 84). St. Louis would be #7 with 93. We would play the Avs in the first round. It would be great to have both Neids and Selanne to return to the Duckies only to have them not even make the playoffs. That, IMO would be justice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Ducks sucks this season so far, but I think they will eventually clinch division title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 yeah, i think this actually quaifies as lame, but i guess we all knew it was coming ... on the bright side this also means they are about out of "retired" players to bring back to try to help them, unless of course they try to poach from another team ... maybe gretzky's tired of coaching ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy4 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 My fantasy team could sure use the boost. I drafted him in the last round and stashed him on my bench for just this occasion. I am all for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stlwing14 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 What a joke that whole situation has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAredwingsfan91 28 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 well this is ***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) The thing that makes me suspicious of a return is the fact that the Ducks dealt McDonald. You would think Burke would've dumped salary in another way if he knew in the slightest that Selanne would be coming back. If you take Selanne's return into account, it makes the McDonald for Weight deal look that much more lopsided. The two of them were money together. Oh, and we'll take Markov back now. Thanks. Edited January 5, 2008 by ARice89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 With him in the lineup, they're the best team in the league on paper, bar none. They already have the best defense in the league. Yeah, I know they've sucked this year, but no Wings fan in their right mind can tell me that you wouldn't be apprehensive about us facing them in the 1st round of the playoffs which might very well happen. I know championships aren't won on paper, but this team has already proven that it can win a Cup, so this isn't good news for the rest of the West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) I hate guys who sit out half a season and then decide that they do want to come back and play. I don't think that the Ducks or any ozganization should allow him back this year. Make him sit the rest of the season and then he could play a full season next year. Pure bushleague crap. The thing is that Selanne is a UFA, whereas Niedermayer was under contract. He has no obligations to anybody. And I sure as hell would want Detroit to allow him back if he wanted to play for the Wings. He'd be a perfect addition to the team for the playoff run. As for the Ducks not making the playoffs, they've already been playing better with Niedermayer back. If Selanne returns and/or they find some other offensive help, they'd almost certainly make the postseason. Edited January 5, 2008 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) What playoffs? If the season were over today, the Ducks wouldn't even make the playoffs. They have more points that some of the bottom dwellers but they have played more games. If you take the point percentage (number of points divided by the number of available points, they have a 0.547 "winning percentage" and are on pace for a 90 point season. The number 8 team would be Colorado with ).563 and 92 points. They are out but it is close. All this assumes that nothing changes with any of the other teams. Incidently, also out are Columbus (88 pts), Nashville and Chicago (both with 84). St. Louis would be #7 with 93. We would play the Avs in the first round. It would be great to have both Neids and Selanne to return to the Duckies only to have them not even make the playoffs. That, IMO would be justice. nhl.com has them in 7th seed if playoffs started today they are only 3 pts behind the division leaders anyways. with the way defensively they have been playing i think the ducks have a GREAT chance of making playoffs... they have a 1.60 GAA since scotty returned as of a day before the hawks game and they are winning games now they where on a 4 game win streak but then lost 2 and now on 2 win streak. And later on when teemu returns they will be even more of a threat. this is my opinion as a ducks fan so you can take it how ever you want. . Edited January 5, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Well, I think Ducks will clinch division title and we'll meet them again in the conference finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenova0 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Well, I think Ducks will clinch division title and we'll meet them again in the conference finals. except, we're gonna win this time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Well, I think Ducks will clinch division title and we'll meet them again in the conference finals. i hope they dont make the playoffs, but i think they will but i dont know how their players like niedemeyer and selane will last because of the lack of conditioning. i agree with someones post above me, lets sign markov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 I think that there could be some minor hickups, nothing too major but its one of those single incidences which cause some contract negotiating problems. Though everyone relizes this a single-player charity, I don't see much happening, not like when a player signs for much less giving a GM right to say "you aren't as good as so and so, so you will make even less" Still sucks, the Ducks are a joke this year, literally. I wouldnt want to play them in the 1st round, they are built for a grinding playoff series when the refs are known for not enforcing the rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 That sounds like a good thing for the Ducks and a bad thing for the Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Sign for minimum?! A recent 94 point getter signing for that? I realize he's coming back pretty much for the playoffs (If the ducks make it )... But minimum? He's worth maybe over 6M a season, with the playoffs being the most important part, that should be cut in half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) nm. Edited January 5, 2008 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
