As much as we hate to talk about it, the retirement of players like Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry is inevitable. What will the Anaheim Ducks do once they decide to hang up their skates?
It’s the third Friday of the month, which only means one thing here at Pucks of a Feather. It’s time for another Anaheim Ducks expert panel. This months topic is one that no one really likes to think about. Nevertheless, with a physically demanding sport such as hockey, retirement is unavoidable.
It is no secret that Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry are, as far as hockey players go, getting up there in age. While Ryan Getzlaf still seems to have a lot of gas left in the tank, Corey Perry is currently an unknown. When he returns to the lineup, we will see whether his knee really was the issue or if he’s actually slowing down.
Depending on his performance when he returns, the Anaheim Ducks are going to have to make some tough decisions. When it comes time for Ryan Getzlaf to hang up his skates, there are going to be even more tough decisions that need to be made.
Our expert panel decided to take four of the most common questions regarding these two players and the big “r” word and give this opinion on what they think will happen.
1.) After this season, and Scott Neidermayer’s jersey retirement, which Ducks do you think gets his jersey retired next and why?
2.) Out of the two, who is more likely to get make it into the hall of fame, Ryan Getzlaf or Corey Perry?
3.) Do you think Corey Perry will retire as a Duck?
4.) When Ryan Getzlaf retires, who do you think is the next candidate for Capitan?