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Finnish Flash happy to pass torch to Laine

Teemu Selanne is undoubtedly Winnipeg's favourite all-time Finn, but he appears to have a serious challenger for the crown.

Whether 18-year-old Patrik Laine, the rookie forward of the Winnipeg Jets, lives up to the Selanne legend remains to be seen, but the 46-year-old future Hockey Hall of Famer said Friday he's all too happy to pass the torch to the budding superstar.

WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p&gtTeemu Selanne was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Brian Bowman.</p>
Teemu Selanne was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Brian Bowman.
JOE BRYKSA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p&gtTeemu Selanne stops to smile for a photo as he heads for the locker room after practice in the MTS Centre.</p>
Teemu Selanne stops to smile for a photo as he heads for the locker room after practice in the MTS Centre.