[LantzALot]

But there IS one European dear to Ducks’ fans hearts — Teemu Selanne.

[GMMAC]

Agreed.
Plus, it's telling that arguably the #1 reason the Sens garnered relatively little support elsewhere in Canada can be found in the person of their arrogant & habitually unsportsmanlike Swede Captain.

It's too bad since, when it comes to team owners, Ottawa's Andrew Melnyk is easily the class of the entire League.
Go to the Sens' website & you won't believe the quantity of 'Support the Troops' content.
Plus, he went to Afghanistan a few months ago - at his own expense & with little fanfare - just to say "thanks" & drop off $50K worth of ball hockey gear for the boys.