Duck Tales: Interview With The Getzlaf

DUCKS NEWS

• Puck Daddy contributor (and former Anaheim Calling Managing Editor) Jen Neale interviewed Ryan Getzlaf at the NHL Awards. [Puck Daddy]
• Jarrod Skalde will take Trent Yawney's place as head coach of the Norfolk Admirals. [PilotOnline.com]
• Hockey's Future has created a comprehensive Ducks draft preview. [Hockey's Future]
• In addition to extending the contracts of Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations David McNab and Director of Player Personnel Rick Paterson, the Ducks have promoted Director of Professional Scouting Dave Baseggio to Assistant to the General Manager. [Anaheim Ducks]
• The Ducks select Haydn Fleury at 10 and Nick Schmaltz at 24 in the Detroit Free Press' mock draft. [Freep.com]
• Ryan Getzlaf weighs in on a potential NHL franchise in Las Vegas. [Fox 5 Vegas]

AROUND THE NHL

• CBC projects the top 5 selections at this Friday's draft. [CBC]
• Listen to today's Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast. [Puck Daddy]
• Defensive defenseman Matt Greene is expected to sign a multi-year extension with the Kings instead of becoming an unrestricted free agent. [CBS Sports]
• Why the Buffalo Sabres should draft Sam Reinhart. [Die By The Blade]
• Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a wrist injury (incurred during the Western Conference Semifinal against the Ducks). He is expected to need 10 to 12 weeks for recovery. [CBC]
• Defenseman Ron Hainsey won't hit free agency. On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes re-signed him for three years and $8.5 million. [CBS Sports]