Breaking: Ryan Getzlaf is back in the NHL
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have hired longtime captain and franchise points leader Ryan Getzlaf as the teams' Player Development Coordinator:
What is his Role?
Getzlaf will work alongside the Ducks Director of Player Development Jim Johnson, and will help with the preparation and education of Ducks prospects for a professional hockey career.
Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek released the following statement:
"We are thrilled to have a player of Ryan's stature stay with the club into his post-playing career," said Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek. "His experience and knowledge from his NHL and international career will be invaluable for our young prospects. He can help prospects reach their full potential on and off the ice based on his 17 years as an NHL player and valuable insight of the necessary steps from junior or college hockey to the NHL."
Getzlaf's Playing Career
Getzlaf was the longest serving captain in Ducks franchise history, serving 12 seasons from 2010 until his retirement in 2022. He played a pivotal role in helping Anaheim to a Stanley Cup Championship in 2007. He amassed 1,019 points in 1,157 career games.
"I am so excited to be back in a role where I feel I can help our young players, who are the focal point of both the future and present of our hockey club," said Getzlaf. "This opportunity will give me the chance to help them in the critical years of their development and share the many years of experiences that I have had. I would also like to thank Pat and his staff for giving me the chance to come in and learn, as well as help where I can."
| POLL | ||
JUIN 27 | 184 ANSWERS Breaking: Ryan Getzlaf is back in the NHL Who Does Anaheim Take with the #2 Pick? | ||
| Adam Fantilli | 91 | 49.5 % |
| Leo Carlsson | 36 | 19.6 % |
| Matvei Michkov | 36 | 19.6 % |
| Other | 21 | 11.4 % |
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