For a few years, Anaheim Ducks fans have always got to this time of the year with a question in mind: was this year the last for the "Finnish Flash"?
Hopes were high until the free agency signing period started, after a very good season from Selanne, where he played a crucial role in getting the Ducks to the playoffs and in their special teams.
But the biggest reason for Teemu to stay around and play came much earlier this season, when Paul Kariya took the year off to recover from another concussion—unsurprisingly, rumors of the reunion of the Mighty Ducks' dynamic duo in the 2012 season began to spread, as Paul was a now free agent.
However, this past week might have changed everything.
Paul Kariya being forced to retire is not shocking news but it sure ended numerous fans' dreams of seeing him on a Anaheim jersey again. And, although having Kariya back wouldn't guarantee Selanne's presence in the roster, it would surely be a huge factor in his decision.
To make things worse, Winnipeg has its Jets back.
The times have changed since Selanne obliterated the NHL's rookie records but wouldn't it be special to finish his NHL ...
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