The Anaheim Ducks have struggled on the ice for several years, and it’s not Leo Carlsson’s recent entry draft pick that is keeping goaltender John Gibson in the organization.
Therefore, the athlete, who has been training in California since 2013-2014, demanded a transaction, according to journalist Frank Seravalli in the recent Nasty Knuckles podcast. It has to be said that the rebuilding for the club will take a long time from general manager Pat Verbeek, who finished last season in the bottom of the standings with just 58 points. And, much to the chagrin of home fans, the Ducks saw the No. 1 draft pick — and Connor Bedard — elude them in May’s lottery.
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“How do you think John Gibson feels after the last three to four years, after being bombarded with fire every day and stepping into the arena and knowing he had no chance of winning? It’s sad and you know what? “He asked for a trade and said he will never play another game for Anaheim,” the hockey pundit said.
Gibson finished second in the National League last year with 1,983 shots fired. His record was 14-31-8 with a 3.99 goals against average and an .899 save percentage.
His contract is valid until the end of 2026-2027 and includes a partial no-trade list. The goalie earns $6.4 million a year.