Elliotte Friedman Reveals Blockbuster Trade Involving John Gibson That Fell Through
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NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has just revealed some shocking news where he stated that John Gibson was very close to being traded in a blockbuster deal.
The 31-year-old showed promise, securing victories in his first three games back.
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Gibson's return caught the attention of Pierre LeBrun from 'The Athletic', who speculated on the veteran netminder's trade market value.
While Gibson has frequently appeared in trade rumors over the past two seasons, his $6.4 million annual cap hit through 2026-27 and declining performance with the rebuilding Ducks have diminished his appeal.
Still, LeBrun believes there could be interest in Gibson if Anaheim agrees to retain half of his salary.
Although the Ducks were previously reluctant to consider such a move, that could have changed.
With two years remaining on his deal and the emergence of
Lukas Dostal as a possible starting goalie, Anaheim could now be more open to a trade.
As it stands, Gibson does have a 10-team no-trade clause according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, but is willing to consider a wider circle of teams; the bigger question, of course, is whether he can keep off the injured list.
This also brought up an interesting topic, as Friedman revealed that Gibson was nearly traded to the Carolina Hurricanes a few years ago, but unfortunately for both teams, the deal fell through and never happened.
The Colorado Avalanche are also listed as a potential suitor, as they might also benefit from bolstering their goaltending ranks.
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