Red Wings Acquire Goalie John Gibson for Petr Mrazek, Two Picks
- On Saturday during the NHL Draft, the Anaheim Ducks traded veteran goalie John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings for Petr Mrazek and two draft picks.
- Anaheim's youth movement and Dostal's emergence prompted the trade, as the Ducks aimed to rebuild with draft assets and a new goalie; Detroit sought veteran stability in Gibson.
- Gibson remains under contract through 2027 at a $6.4 million cap hit, with no salary retained in the trade, making him a key long-term asset for Detroit.
- Following the trade, Detroit enters 2025-26 with Gibson, Talbot, and Cossa, while Anaheim fills backup with Mrazek and gains draft picks.
- The trade signals a potential league-wide shift as NHL teams seek goaltenders, with other clubs expected to pursue netminding upgrades this offseason.
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Ducks trade goalie John Gibson to Red Wings
The Ducks have traded goalie John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goalie Petr Mrázek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder, both teams confirmed on Saturday. For the second time in less than a year, the Ducks dealt away their longest-tenured player after sending Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues in December. Gibson, 31, performed well when available last season but was in and out of the mix with injuries, all while …

Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for a player whose name has been in trade rumors…
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