Ryan Getzlaf came to terms on a contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks Friday, then promptly scored a goal and an assist in the team’s 4-0 win over the visiting Calgary Flames a few hours later.
Not a bad way to start the weekend.
Getzlaf added the final goal of the night, and assisted on Bobby Ryan’s goal in the second period.
Getzlaf, the Ducks 27-year-0ld captain and the team’s first-round pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, now has seven points in his last three games.
Meanwhile, the Ducks are still trying to re-sign pending unrestricted free agent Corey Perry.
He is still keeping his options open, it appears, and the negotiation process between he and the Ducks continues.
Los Angeles Times sports columnist Helene Elliott caught up with Ducks general manager Bob Murray about where contract talks stand with Perry, then posted the conversation via Twitter.
Bob Murray, on how re-signing Getzlaf affects his ability to re-sign Corey Perry: 'We're going to attempt to re-sign him.'
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) March 9, 2013
Ducks GM Bob Murray on where talks stand with Perry: 'I’ve never commented on negotiations. I never will. We have been talking and (more)
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) March 9, 2013
there is no update for you." End of Bob Murray quote.
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) March 9, 2013