The Anaheim Ducks traded goaltender John Gibson to the Detroit Red Wings for Petr Mrazek, a fourth-round pick in 2026, and a second-round pick in 2027, the teams announced Saturday.
Gibson has two seasons remaining on his contract at a $6.4-million cap hit. There’s no salary retention in the trade, notes Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.
Gibson has been involved in trade rumors for years but was finally moved after a bounce-back campaign. He posted a .911 save percentage in 29 games this past season.
The 31-year-old posted a combined .921 save percentage over the first six seasons of his career. That mark has dipped to .901 since 2019-20. He’s dealt with several injuries in recent campaigns.
The Ducks will hand starting duties to Lukas Dostal with Gibson no longer in the fold.
Dostal ranked ninth among all goaltenders in goals saved above expected this past season, according to Evolving-Hockey. The 25-year-old is ready to take over as the team’s number one goalie.
Mrazek was traded to Detroit by the Chicago Blackhawks last season. He registered a 12-21-2 record with an .891 save percentage between the two clubs and has one year remaining on his contract at a $4.25-million cap hit.
The Red Wings get an established starter in Gibson, though he comes with questions about durability. Detroit has been searching for goaltending stability and believes Gibson can provide that.
The Ducks have been one of the most active teams teams in the early stages of the NHL offseason. They acquired Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers and dealt Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers.
This trade gives Anaheim additional draft capital as they continue their rebuild. The organization is betting on Dostal’s development while clearing Gibson’s significant contract off their books.
