Selanne Giving the Ducks A Run to the Cup?

Me and fellow Ducks fan received some very good news a few days ago regarding a great franchise player for our young team.

Teemu Selanne is returning to the Ducks.

Thinking about it for months probably wasn't easy, but in the end, it seemed like a good choice going both ways. The Ducks need a guy who can help the rookies and incoming Ducks build up to the expectations coach Randy Carlyle has for his team.

Of course, who better to lead your team than Selanne? He earned his 600th goal last season but it didn't help the Ducks get to the playoffs. I'm sure you don't want to end your career with over 600 goals and no playoff appearance. Scott Niedermayer became the victim of retiring after the Ducks failed to get to the playoffs.

The Ducks better not make it a mistake for Selanne, who is hoping for another 20-30 goal season. Only around 30 goals would it be enough to help the Ducks into the postseason. Anything less than that could be a disappointment for them.

Will the Ducks make a run to the cup this year with the return of Selanne? Let's not just jump to conclusions. The team still has work ahead for them, plus they have to get by the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks, the power-hitting Sharks, and the experienced Red Wings. Sounds like a tough road ahead in my opinion.

With Selanne back in another season, it should be better for the Ducks. But not all that better. Niedermayer retiring might hurt the Ducks a little, but it's better than having both players retiring after not failing to make the playoffs. Will they return to the cup? The season is only a few months away.