SELANNE SKATING.

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Dan Wood reports UFA winger Teemu Selanne has begun a skating program on his own at the Anaheim Ducks practice arena to gauge if he's up for the rigours of returning to the NHL. Thus far he's undecided and has had no serious discussions with Ducks GM Brian Burke over a possible return.

Spector's Note: My thanks to everyone who yesterday sent in a photo of Selanne skating on his own. If he does decide to return it'll only be with the Ducks, not with the St. Louis Blues to reunite with old friend Paul Kariya or to the Philadelphia Flyers as frequently rumoured last fall, but he'll have to do it at an affordable price. Right now, I'd suggest not getting your hopes up, Ducks fans.