Kariya And Selanne Together Again, But Deals Being Questioned

Paul Kariya's $1.2M one-year deal to play for the Avalanche next season is raising eyebrows among hockey execs and media observers. The figure marks an 88% decrease from what Kariya made in Anaheim last season, and he went to Colorado in a package deal along with his friend Teemu Selanne. The pacts were negotiated by agent Don Baizley, who has a cozy relationship with Avalanche GM Pierre Lacroix. And while Kariya and Selanne maintain they wanted to play together on a contender, some wonder why Gary Bettman and Bob Goodenow have been silent on the issue.

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