Don't think Paul Kariya has an impact on the Ducks?  In 30 games he is
16-38--44, and check out the game winning goals leaders in the NHL:
 
GAME-WINNING GOALS
 
NAME               TEAM         GP  GW
Paul Kariya        Anaheim      30   6
Mike Modano        Dallas       44   6
+Jim Campbell      St. Louis    45   6
Jeremy Roenick     Phoenix      35   5
Ray Sheppard       Florida      40   5
Jaromir Jagr       Pittsburgh   42   5
Mark Messier       NY Rangers   42   5
Bill Guerin        New Jersey   42   5
Zigmund Palffy     NY Islanders 42   5
 
Kariya is really turning into a star at the NHL level, and it is clear that
he is respected around the league.  He'll be starting the All-Star game
Saturday, and has not cracked the leaderboard in scoring despite missing all
those games.
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Deron Treadwell ([log in to unmask])