Detroit Red Wings have acquired star goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for Petr Mrzaek, draft picks
The Detroit Red Wings are adding star goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for goaltender Petr Mrazek along with a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, according to multiple reports.
The Red Wings get their steady goaltender of the near future with Gibson. The 31-year-old is coming off a resurgent 2024–25 season appearing in 29 games and finishing with an 11–11–2 record with a save percentage at .912 that placed him tied for seventh among all NHL goaltenders. His goals-against average was also decent at 2.77 and should signal a new starting goaltender for the Red Wings for years to come.
GM Steve Yzerman spoke on the trade, saying that it took "no convincing" to get Gibson to agree to the deal and that he was eager to get a fresh start and he'll get one with Detroit.
"John was looking for a fresh start, and saw an opportunity in Detroit to get into that and play a lot of games," Yzerman told ESPN "I look forward to speaking with them, and I've been assured he's excited to come to Detroit, and we're excited to have him."
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The Pittsburgh native has proven to be one of the best goaltenders in the league at points with his three year run from 2015-18 producing numbers like a 77-47-20 record with a 2.26 goals against average and .924 save percentage through 152 appearances. His 2015-16 season was so impressive he won the William M. Jennings award for the league's lowest goals against average at 2.07 through 40 appearances.
Gibson will work as a perfect bridge goaltender as the Red Wings organization are continuing to develop their top end goalie prospects in Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine.
Mrazek, 33, has seen two different stints with the Red Wings as he was orignally drafted them back in 2010 with the 141st overall pick of the fifth round. He has since gone on to have a lengthy NHL career with 428 appearances over a 14-year NHL season.
The Czech goaltender was solid at points for Detroit but mainly opperated in a backup role with a 74-60-20 record and a 2.60 goals against average. He's struggled to stay healthy as he suffered multiple injuries this past season and limited his play to just 38 starts which he split between the Blackhawks and Red Wings. Mrazek posted a 2.49 goals against average through five starts with Detroit before being sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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