Talk:Teemu Selänne/GA1

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Reviewer: Canada Hky (talk · contribs) 23:36, 11 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

This popped up on my watchlist when nommed a few days ago. I'll give it a review in the following day or so. Canada Hky (talk) 23:36, 11 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Comments

I went through and fixed some minor errors and adjusted some phrasing, could you please double check and make sure you agree with all of these?
Could you please confirm that this is the correct division name? And is it likely to be notable in the near future, if it isn't now?
- "...Selänne joined Jokerit's senior team in the 1. Divisioona in 1988–89..."
  - I forget where I took that from, but the Finnish article argues it is correct. The league itself is undoubtedly notable, but a defunct Finnish minor league isn't too important for most English editors, I suppose. Hopefully an interested reader will deal with that redlink. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
    - I fixed the redlink. It's quite poor but still, an article about I-Divisioona already existed. bbx (talk) 04:46, 23 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Any references for Carlyle refusing to give Selanne #8 upon his arrival in the NHL? His switch was a fairly significant story (or so 12 year old me remembers).
- I can find a story noting that Selanne couldn't wear 8 because Carlyle already had it, but is a rookie not getting number preference over a vet really important? Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Some international bios include the World Cup / Canada Cup in the medal table, this does not - Is there any consensus or precedent being followed here?
- The CC/WC does not hand out medals, so it is inaccurate to argue a second place finisher won a silver medal. Someone from before my time added most of those to the medal tables, and I tend to correct that when I come across it these days. Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Did he play during the most recent lockout?
- Nope. Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Note about being selected for 2014 Olympics? He hasn't played yet, but he also clearly hasn't quite followed through on his previously stated withdrawal from international hockey.
- Could have sworn I added that. I did now. Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Note that he is the all-time leading scorer at the Olympics, and not other international tournaments for clarity's sake?
- Done. Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Was there any reaction from his NHL team's during his racing career in Finland? I vaguely recall hearing something about it, but I wouldn't be able to lay my hands on sources if pressed. I am guessing if you didn't come across it, it doesn't exist.
- One mentioned that he used the pseudonym to keep knowledge of his hobby from the Jets, and the stories I cited pretty much limit the Ducks reaction to the crash as "glad he's okay". The former might be a useful addition if you agree, but the latter should go without saying. Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Other than these points, everything looks good with the article. References are complete and reliable. Images are appropriately used and licensed. No stability issues or edit-warring. If you could respond to the above comments, I think we should be good. Canada Hky (talk) 00:09, 12 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Appreciate the review! This one I might target for a PR then FAC after the season ends (i.e.: if he actually follows through on the latest retirement threat), and it is nice to get a good review on it now. Your points should hopefully be addressed. Thanks! Reso lute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

BTW, is there any chance you have access to an old Jets media guide? I had to hide his Molson Cup win from the awards table for want of a source. I'd like to avoid having to spend $10+ on a short Winnipeg Free Press archive membership that may not provide anything, or on an old Jets media guide if I can help it. Reso lute 04:02, 13 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have an old Jets media guide, but I might have FP access through my uni. I'll check it out to confirm / deny. Is it something that might be in the old Sporting News Registers? They always seemed to have a lot of small details in those.

All the concerns I raised with this issue, regarding minor prose issues have been addressed. Sources look good, images are good, coverage is appropriate, and no issues with neutrality / stability. I am going to promote this article to GA status, as soon as I remember how to do it. Canada Hky (talk) 01:00, 15 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]