[Signing] Ducks sign Dustin Penner (1yr, $2mil)

[FurnaceFace]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Does the Ducks signing Penner mean anything about Selanne and his situation? Still hoping he comes back, but he just turned 43, so who knows if he might still retire.

I'm sure Itse or Henry could add more to this, but word is Selanne is coming back because he wants to play in the Olympics, same with Koivu. Source: I was just visiting my friend in Finland who got it from the sports news. Nothing official official, but that's the word on the Finnish streets.

[PlayfulGenius]

Finland is in trouble if Saku Koivu still makes the team at this point in his career.

[ToraToraTora]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Penner is the classic slacker. Blessed with size and skill but just doesn't have the desire to be the best he can be. I still remember that training camp picture where he had his shirt off and had a frikking beer belly. When you are making millions of dollars to play the sport of hockey the least you can do is get yourself in decent shape.

It was just extra padding to absorb hits.

[Coach]

I don't see what playing in the NHL has to do with going to the Olympics (RE Selanne). He could be retired as long as he's from Finland he can play for them correct? Many teams are made up of mostly Non-NHL players.