Talk:Teemu Selänne/GA1

GA Review

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

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)

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)
      • 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)
• 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? Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
• 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. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
• Did he play during the most recent lockout?
  • Nope. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
• 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. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
• Note that he is the all-time leading scorer at the Olympics, and not other international tournaments for clarity's sake?
  • Done. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
• 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. Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)

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)

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! Resolute 04:00, 13 January 2014 (UTC)

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. Resolute 04:02, 13 January 2014 (UTC)

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)