OILERS INK TEEMU SELANNE TO 2 YEAR DEAL
The Edmonton Oilers have once again improved their team immensley, by adding veteran sniper Teemu Selanne. Selanne became a free-agent at season's end, and before the Anaheim Ducks could clear cap space in attempt to resign the right-winger, the Oilers offered him a lucrative two-year contract, worth around $5.575 million per season. "I'm very excited to come to Edmonton, a place with a lot of history. The team has been improved to an unimaginable degree in just the past 24 hours. I believe I'm joining a serious contender for the Cup. It was a no brainer for me to sign here, there is a very talented group of young players, along with highly skilled veterans. Also, I get a chance to play with some former teamates of mine, Dustin Penner, and Ilya Bryzgalov. I cannot wait for the season to start." - said Selanne after arriving in Edmonton. GM Niko Baron had this to say: "Teemu is an excellent player, and a great leader, who i belive can help with the young guys, and lead us very deep into the playoffs. As far as I'm concerned, Teemu is the undisputed captain of this hockey club. He can still score and produce points at a very good pace, and he is an excellent asset to our team" Selanne is expected to skate on the Oilers first line with Ales Hemsky and Patrick Marleau.