"My point is, if they're better than I am, I am expecting and accepting a smaller role." But if I'm better, I need to play more. I need to play top minutes. That's what I'm looking for.

"That's fair for everybody. To be honest, I've been playing a big role. I don't know if I'm ready to play 10-12 minutes a game. And that's what I want to make sure. If I play well, I get what I deserve. Sometimes it's not like that. So I want to make sure I'm treated the way I deserve."

-Teemu Selanne on one of the factors he is weighing before deciding if he will return for another season. More at TSN.

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