Doug Weight is on his way to the West coast as the Blues have traded the playmaker to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Andy McDonald.

The 36-year old centre had been struggling this season with four goals and seven assists in 29 games, however he seemed to have a breakout game this past Tuesday against his former club, the Edmonton Oilers where he scored twice and picked up an assist.

The 30-year old McDonald had struggles of his own this season with four goals and 12 assists in 33 games for the Ducks. One of the main factors for his decline is that last year's linemate Teemu Selanne remains in a state of semi-retirement. The Strathroy, Ontario native enjoyed a productive season last year with 27 goals and 51 assists. He was a big factor in the Ducks capturing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

The Ducks have been attempting to make a move to free up salary for next season after defenceman Scott Niedermayer announced his return last week. The move will free up $2.5 million next season.

I think Selanne's coming back. I really do.

I dont know. But will he come back to Anaheim?

OR

Could he sign with St. Louis Now???? He would be reunited with Kariya AND McDonald!

Yeah, that's something that's been discussed on the Ducks boards quite a bit. The thing is though, I think that unlike Kariya, Selanne is really a man of his word and he said that if he comes back, it will only be to Anaheim. He loves it in Anaheim:

1. He called it his "happy place."
2. His wife just had a baby, so he's not going to want to either move them all to St. Louis, or be away from her for the rest of the season.3. The Blues are good this season, but they're not going to win the Cup. Why would Selanne come back if he didn't think the team he was coming back to could go all the way? I know, I know, Anaheim isn't playing like they're going to win the Cup this year either, but keep in mind that Niedermayer hasn't played yet. Not enough importance can be placed on his return.