Center has typically been a position of strength for the Anaheim Ducks in recent years. With Ryan Getzlaf still leading the charge offensively and Ryan Kesler bringing his renowned two-way game, there haven’t been many question marks down the middle in Anaheim. That all seemed to change in the 2017-18 campaign, where both Getzlaf and Kesler missed prolonged periods of time. To kick off Anaheim Calling’s position preview series, here’s a look at what to expect at center for the Ducks going into the new season.
Unlike his long-time linemate Corey Perry, Getzlaf has fought off father time quite admirably.