Red Wings impressed with the ageless Teemu Selanne

At the tender age of 42, forward Teemu Selanne is leading the Anaheim Ducks in scoring.
Which doesn’t go unnoticed by many Red Wings who are much younger than Selanne.
“Hats off to him,” said defenseman Niklas Kronwall, 32, who has had to try and stop Selanne many times over the years.
“It’s amazing what he’s been able to do at this age, to keep being as good as he is and be a leader for that team. He just seems to be a true gentleman.
“I’m really impressed with him.”
Selanne has 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 12 games this season, averaging 16 minutes of ice time per game.
Kronwall puts Selanne in the same group as Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Chelios, Steve Yzerman and Joe Sakic as players who excelled into their 40s.
“All those guys are kind of the same breed,” Kronwall said. “And he’s (Selanne) not slowing down. You’d never think, especially with the lockout, but he’s off to a great start.”
Coach Mike Babcock has never coached Selanne but likes the way the veteran goes about his business.
“He’s like fine wine,” Babcock said. “Unbelievable. The great thing is, he likes the game and likes to be around and he’s having fun. He always has a good disposition. He’s fun to be around.
“He’s been an unbelievable ambassador for the game.”