In a move that will give the Anaheim Ducks a sense of stability for next season (and beyond), they gave center Ryan Getzlaf a contract extension. The deal, 8 years with an average salary cap hit of $8.25 million, or a $66 million deal, not only sees the Ducks keep their captain for the foreseeable future, but also sets a template for how they could work on the deal with Corey Perry. With nine goals and 18 assists this year, Getzlaf has experienced something of an offensive resurgence in what would have been his walk year. However, this is also the first time since he was named captain in 2010 that he has produced to his capabilities. Obviously, having Perry as a teammate takes some of the pressure off, and should the Ducks not resign Perry after the season, this is a move that could backfire on the Ducks in a big way. Keep in mind that the Ducks have to lose Teemu Selanne to retirement some time, and their defense is not exactly top notch, and given that Jonas Hiller could be traded, that would leave a significant hole in net. The Ducks went all in on Getzlaf...they better hope it turns out to be the right decision.
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