Anaheim Ducks History: The Top Five Captains of the Franchise

Anaheim Ducks History: The Top Five Captains

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 9: Rob Niedermayer #44 and Scott Niedermayer #27 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrate winning the 2007 Stanley Cup during the "Anaheim Ducks Stanley Cup Victory Celebration" June 9, 2007 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

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SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 18: Ryan Getzlaf. /

Ryan Getzlaf

After the retirement of Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Getzlaf was named team captain by head coach Randy Carlyle. It was a rough season on Getzlaf, who suffered sinus fractures that limited him to 67 games. His right wing, Corey Perry, still scored 50 goals and won the Rocket Richard Trophy (most goals) and the Hart Memorial Trophy (most valuable player) that season.

Getzlaf seems to have many detractors. During his eight seasons as captain of the Ducks, his team has only missed the playoffs one time. Trust me, that’s a spectacular record. They have played in 12 playoff rounds during that time. Twice in the past four seasons, the Ducks have made the Western Conference Final.

You won’t find too many players who are truly the complete package in the NHL, but Getzlaf has it all. He’s regarded as a terrific leader as well. Getzlaf was a finalist for the Mark Messier Leadership Award just last season. His tenure as captain is nowhere near done; he still has three seasons left on his iron-clad contract. Getzlaf’s history as captain is incomplete; however, it has been excellent so far.

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