Swan Song: Teemu Selanne Says "One More Year"

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After 16 seasons in the NHL, Teemu Selanne reportedly told the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper in Finland, "I have one more season left, a man my age doesn't belong in the NHL."

This announcement allows many of his fans and of Anaheim in general to be prepared what's ahead for the season after this upcoming season, ending his career after 17 seasons, 10 of which spend with the Ducks.

Teemu was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1988. He continued to play in the Finnish SM-Liiga league, until 1992 the Jets came to a contract agreement.

Teemu's rookie season was the best season he has had, scoring 76 goals and 56 assist. He holds the record for most goals by a rookie and is tied for most points by a rookie.

He won the Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the player who is most proficient in his first year; A.K.A. "Rookie of the Year."

He also tied for most goals in a season with 76.

After four years with the Winnipeg Jets, Teemu tallied 147 goals and 159 assists in 231 games played.

In February 1996, He was traded to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, where he stayed until 2001.

During his first four season stay with the Ducks, Teemu led the league in goals in 1998 and 1999 seasons.

As the Maurice Richard Trophy first appeared in 1999 season, Teemu Selanne was the first player to receive this award.

Teemu scored 225 goals and 257 assists during his stay in Anaheim.

During the late 2001 season, a few weeks before the trade deadline, Teemu was traded over to San Jose Sharks.

Teemu has had a negative +/- only five times in 16 seasons, three of which were with San Jose. San Jose just didn't fit Teemu, and was about to be traded to the devils for Scott Gomez.

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