31-Year-Old Goaltender Traded to the Red Wings
John Gibson, longtime goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks, has been traded to the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit will send veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek, a second round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, and a fourth round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Gibson, who is 31 years old, is in the seventh year seven of his current eight year deal with a cap hit of $6.4 million. Detroit would be shedding $4.25 million by moving Mrazek’s contract. There is no salary retention in the deal. The trade was made official just moments ago, and Detroit hopes this upgrade in the net will finally mean a playoff season soon.
Mrázek has compiled a 180-176-40 record with 26 shutouts, a 2.85 goals-against average, and .906 save percentage in 428 career NHL games, 397 starts, with Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Carolina, and Philadelphia. He split the 2024-25 seasons between Chicago and Detroit, posting a 12-21-2 mark with one shutout. Originally selected by Detroit in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Draft, Mrázek has also appeared in 29 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, posting a 12-15 record with five shutouts, a 2.43 GAA and .911 SV% while helping Carolina reach the 2019 Eastern Conference Final. He led the Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Red Wings, to a Calder Cup win in 2013. Mrázek has represented Czechia at three World Championships in 2012, 2017, and 2024, including a gold medal at the 2024 Tournament.
Gibson appeared in 506 career NHL games with Anaheim from 2014-25, posting a 204-217-63 record with 24 shutouts, a 2.89 GAA and .910 SV%. After making his NHL debut at the end of the 2013-14 season, Gibson led all-time Ducks goaltenders in appearances, starts, saves, was second in wins, and third in shutouts. Selected by Anaheim in the second round of the 2011 NHL Draft, Gibson went 11-11-2 in 29 appearances in 2024-25, posting a 2.77 GAA and .912 SV%. Gibson combined with Frederik Andersen to win the first William M. Jennings Trophy in franchise history and represented Anaheim at three NHL All-Star Games. Andersen has gone on to do many great things with the Carolina Hurricanes, especially in the playoffs this season. A native of Pittsburgh, Gibson represented Team USA at the 2013 World Championship, 2013 World Junior Championship, 2012 World Junior Championship, and 2011 U-18 World Championship. He also played for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
