Strongest Candidates To Serve As The Next Head Of The NHL's Department Of Player Safety

Mar 21, 2026

Ryan Getzlaf

Ryan Getzlaf may be the most likely person to be next in line for the lead role of player safety.

Since retiring after the 2021-22 campaign, Getzlaf has taken on a few roles, including a development coach and player coordinator with the Ducks, and has served as a senior advisor with Team Canada’s men’s program at the 2026 Olympics and other tournaments.

Additionally, what makes him a candidate to take over Parros’ role whenever he’s no longer in the seat is that Getzlaf joined the Department of Player Safety team in August 2024.

Getzlaf has been working alongside Parros and his team for almost two years now. And with Parros as a former teammate to Getzlaf, and now a co-worker, there’s a clear path for the former Ducks star to become the next face of NHL player safety.

George Parros' tenure as the head of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety has once again come under fire, raising the question of who would be best suited to replace him if he were to ever step down or be removed.

thehockeynews.comStrongest Candidates To Serve As The Next Head Of The NHL's Department Of Player SafetyGeorge Parros' tenure as the head of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety has once again come under fire, raising the question of who would be best suited to replace him if he were to ever step down or be removed.

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