Summary
Why not? Brian Burke is a lot of things, but one of them isn't stupid. So if [Scott Niedermayer] or Selanne say, 'Geez, Brian, I just don't think I can handle the grind of the West coast travel for another 82 games, plus the playoffs. I'm too old for that marathon again', it might just be a win-win opportunity.
After all, we're talking about players who don't necessarily need any more points. They probably don't need any more money, either, so even a hefty cut in salary at this point in their wealthy careers wouldn't exactly have them on food stamps.After all, Burke hasn't demanded that either Niedermayer or Selanne come to a definite decision for one reason: under the circumstances, they'd probably retire.See the full content of this document
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Crafty Burke Might Have Few Aces Up His Sleeve
Randy Turner
EVER wonder why neither Teemu Selanne nor Scott Niedermayer has yet to sign retirement papers or committed to the Anaheim Ducks -- yet their boss hasn't blown a gasket waiting for an answer?Well, how abo...See the full content of this document
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