Anaheim Ducks Trade Goalie John Gibson to Detroit Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks have traded goaltender John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goalie Petr Mrazek and future draft picks, including a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026. Gibson, 31, was once a top NHL goalie but lost the starting role in Anaheim to Lukas Dostal, leading to a backup role in the 2024-25 season. Detroit, struggling to find stability in goal during their rebuild, hopes Gibson can regain his earlier form and become their primary starter, potentially splitting starts with veteran Cam Talbot. The Ducks benefit by freeing up cap space and solidifying Dostal as their clear number one goalie, although the trade does not immediately improve their team strength. Both goalies have had similar recent performance metrics, but Gibson is viewed as having higher upside if he can overcome injuries and past struggles. The trade reflects Detroit's urgent need for a reliable goaltender to help end their playoff drought, while Anaheim moves forward with a new goaltending strategy under coach Joel Quenneville.