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| Teemu
Selanne |
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Sweater #: |
8 |
| Position: |
Right Wing |
| Height: |
6'0" |
| Weight: |
201 |
| Shoots: |
Right |
| Birthdate: |
February 3, 1970 |
| Birthplace: |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Acquired: |
Via trade with Anaheim, March 5,
2001
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| HISTORY |
Teemu played three
season for Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League, scoring 30+ goals twice before
making the jump to the NHL. He also scored 43 goals for Jokerit (Finnish Junior
League) in 87-88.
Was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of
the 1988 NHL Entry Draft (10th overall). Played his first season in the NHL
during the 1992-93 season and set the league on fire. Set the NHL rookie goal
scoring record (76 goals) and point scoring record (132 points). Recorded five
hat tricks his rookie season, including a four goal performance against the
Minnesota North Stars. Scored his first NHL goal against Jeff Hackett and the
Sharks on October 8, 1992. Was awarded the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of
the Year.
Severed his achilles tendon in January of 1994, which
prematurely ended his sophomore season int he NHL. Rebounded with 22 goals in
the strike shortened season of 1994-95. Finished 7th in the league in scoring
in 1995-96 with 108 points and was named a finalist for the Lady Byng
Trophy.
Had his second huge season in 1996-97, scoring 51 goals and 58
assists, and was named an NHL First Team All-Star by the Professional Hockey
Writers Association. Finished the season 2nd in goals, 2nd in points, 9th in
assists, 8th in power play points (32), 5th in shooting percentage (18.7%), 5th
in game winning goals (8), and 4th in the league in points per game
(1.40).
Finished 3rd in the balloting for the 1997-98 Hart Trophy and
2nd fo the Lady Byng Trophy. Tied Peter Bondra for the league lead in goals
(52) that season.
Won the inaugural Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in
1998-99, awarded to the NHL's top goal scorer. Was voted a 2nd Team All Star by
the PHWA, finished 5th ni voting for the Hart Trophy, and third for the Lady
Byng. Finished the season ranked 2nd in scoring (107 points), 4th in assists
(60), 1st in power play goals (25), 5th in power play assists (29), and 1st in
power play points (54)
Had yet another successful year in 1999-2000
scoring 33 goals and 52 assists. Finished the season ranked 5th in points (87),
16th in goals, 7th in assists, 5th in power play assists (23), and 5th in power
play points (31). Recorded 22 multi-point games, including seven three point
games and three four-point games.
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| SCOUTING
REPORT |
One of the most
prolific goal scorers in the NHL. Will kill opponents with his speed and
ability to finish. Noted for his constant movement on the ice and how difficult
it is to defend him. Consider that he and Paul Kariya were Anaheim's only
offense for years, and the two of them still tormented defenses when top team
defensemen were assigned to cover the duo.
Scary to think what Selanne
can accomplish with a premier centerman and complementary wing in Vincent
Damphousse and Owen Nolan. Is a natural right wing, but can play the off wing
as well. Will probably see time at left wing when Darryl Sutter wants to stack
his 1st line.
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| AWARDS and
RECOGNITION |
NHL All Star (93,
94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00)
NHL All Star Game MVP (1998)
Winner of the
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (1999)
NHL Player of the Month (January
1993, February 1999)
World Championships - Silver Medal (1999)
Olympics -
Bronze Medal (1998)
Calder Trophy (1993)
NHL Rookie of the Month (October
92, January 93, March 93)
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| STATISTICS |
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