Ducks Goalie John Gibson Out After Appendectomy

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson will be sidelined for approximately three to six weeks following an emergency appendectomy. The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Ducks, had a challenging last season, finishing with a 13-27-2 record and a career-low .888 save percentage. Gibson's absence raises questions about the team's goaltending situation, as he was in a competitive battle with Lukas Dostal for the starting position. Dostal, who performed better last season and excelled at the world championships, will be relied on heavily during Gibson's recovery. Gibson is under contract for the next three seasons with a cap hit of $6.4 million, and despite trade speculations, his recent performance has subdued those rumors. The Ducks' season opener is set for October 12 against San Jose.