Predators looking to acquire Ryan Getzlaf to improve on another playoff run next season

Igor Burdetskiy July 27, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks lines up for a faceoff during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings at at Staples Center on September 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Early reports have been coming in that the Nashville Predators are looking to acquire long-time Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf.

The two teams Getzlaf has been linked to have been the Boston Bruins and Predators. Although he may also look to test the free agent market come this Wednesday to see what other teams are interested in the veteran.

Two teams to watch closely on the Ryan Getzlaf front: #Preds & #NHLBruins. 👀

— Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) July 26, 2021

Even with the addition of Ryan Getzlaf to the team, it won’t make a big difference in terms of the Predators’ Stanley Cup odds. They opened up as +4000 to win. However, there is a big possibility that the team will make it to the playoffs next season. If you’re in Tennessee and want to check on those playoff odds when they’re out, there are a few online options listed here. Some sportsbook will put up odds faster than others so keep an eye out.

Last Monday, Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop became the first active player under an NHL contract to come out as gay.

Additionally the Predators traded away Viktor Arvidsson to the LA Kings in exchange for their second-round selection in the 2021 NHL Draft and third-round selection in the 2022 NHL Draft. That was also after long-time starting goaltender Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL.

A veteran presence like Getzlaf would be something the Predators could surely use as they navigate with hopes of being competitive into next season. If the team does acquire Getzlaf, the Stanley Cup odds could move a little in the right direction.

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Igor Burdetskiy

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine

I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!