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28-06-2025
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Red Wings trade for Ducks goalie John Gibson, send out Petr Mrazek and draft picks
The Detroit Red Wings took a swing at stabilizing their goaltending by trading for veteran John Gibson. The deal with the Anaheim Ducks happened Saturday, June 28, early during Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft. Gibson, 31, has two years left on a deal carrying a $6.4 million cap hit. Advertisement To get Gibson, the Wings gave up goalie Petr Mrazek, a trade-deadline acquisition who appeared in just five games for them, and two draft picks: a 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 second-rounder. Gibson projects to bring stability to Detroit's net, forming a tandem with Cam Talbot, who is in the last year of his contract. Masterton Trophy (perseverance) nominee: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson LIVE UPDATES: Red Wings NHL draft Day 2: Trade for John Gibson, draft a Eddie Genberg Gibson (6 feet 2, 214 pounds) has a career 2.89 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 506 games, all with the Ducks, who drafted the Pittsburgh native in the second round in 2011. Most recently, Gibson had a 11-11-2 record last season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. He missed the first 13 games of the season after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. Advertisement Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on X @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings trade: John Gibson added for Petr Mrazek, picks
New York Times
28-06-2025
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- New York Times
Red Wings trade for John Gibson from Ducks: Why now, and why Detroit?
The Detroit Red Wings have made their first potential upgrade of the 2025 offseason — and it's in the crease. After years of looking for stability in goal, Detroit traded for Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson on Saturday, sending a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick and veteran goaltender Petr Mrázek back to the Ducks. Advertisement The 31-year-old Gibson, who was the Ducks' longest-serving player, is a respected veteran who has twice finished top 10 in Vezina Trophy voting, but his numbers have slipped in recent seasons as the Ducks entered a painful rebuild. After consecutive seasons with a save percentage below .900 in 2022-23 and 2023-24, he posted a .911 save percentage this past season, albeit in a reduced role of 29 games. His 11.71 goals saved above expected (GSAx) ranked 21st in the NHL, a few spots above Detroit's incumbent starter, Cam Talbot. If Gibson can maintain that level in a slightly larger workload, he has the talent to elevate the position for the Red Wings, who have seen a revolving door in net over the last several seasons. Detroit has taken chances on Alex Nedeljkovic, Ville Husso, Thomas Greiss, Alex Lyon and Talbot, and found varying degrees of success for stretches, but has yet to find real stability. Of course, it remains to be seen if Gibson — who has a $6.4 million cap hit for the next two seasons — can be that stabilizer, after playing in a reduced role behind Lukáš Dostál this past season. But the upside he brings as a former Jennings Trophy winner is real, and represents the first major move of the Red Wings' offseason. Gibson spent his entire 12-year NHL career with the Ducks after they drafted him in the second round (No. 39 overall) in 2011. Gibson won 204 games while recording a .910 save percentage, 2.89 goals-against average and 24 shutouts. The trade prevented him from passing Jean-Sébastien Giguère's franchise mark of 206 wins. Gibson's first NHL game on April 7, 2014, in Vancouver was an 18-save shutout. Weeks later, he was called upon in the second round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings and got another shutout in his first postseason game while also starting Game 7 as a 20-year-old. Advertisement From there, Gibson's run with the Ducks was almost divided into two parts. He had years of early success, when he shared the William M. Jennings Trophy with Frederik Andersen, then twice earned Vezina Trophy votes and had multiple All-Star Game appearances. Then came a five-year stretch of losing as his numbers suffered under the weight of carrying a poor Anaheim team invested in a rebuild. That's one reason why he also has 217 regulation losses, including three seasons in which he led all goalies in that category. Trade speculation surfaced in recent years, but Gibson's $6.4 million cap number — from the eight-year extension he signed in 2018 — was a hindrance to deal-making. But with just two years left on the contract, and given Gibson's resurgence last season in a lesser role with the younger Lukáš Dostál becoming Anaheim's No. 1, the veteran became more appealing for teams seeking a better or different option in net. Gibson went 11-11-2 while making 28 starts in a 2024-25 season interrupted at times by injury. His .911 save percentage and 2.77 GAA were his best in years. MoneyPuck had him with an impressive 15.3 more saves made that expected from the average goalie. It is the third notable trade that Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has made this offseason. Verbeek dealt Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers for center Ryan Poehling and two draft picks. Before that, Verbeek acquired power forward Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers for prospect Carey Terrance. The two teams also swapped picks in the deal.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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3 Free Agent Defenceman That Detroit Should Target
Three defenceman the Detroit Red Wings should look to sign this upcoming off-season Image The Detroit Red Wings are heading into a very important off-season for the franchise, as the young core is beginning to mature and with a couple key additions could make their first return to the playoffs in nine seasons. Advertisement One of the most glaring issues the team needs to address is its blue line. The defense produced 134 points, which ranked sixth in the NHL, but struggled to contain opposing attacks and finished in the bottom 12 in goals-against average at 3.16 last season. The issue also extends to the crease, as regular starters Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon finished with goals-against averages of 2.93 and 2.81 respectively, ranking 33rd and 28th among NHL goalies with at least 30 starts. More Red Wings: Shocking Sportsbook Insights For Red Wings Next Season The Red Wings need a reset with their backend entirely and new bench boss Todd McLellan should help. With his insights and a new defensive structure that succeeded in a big way like during his time with the LA Kings, they should be able to defend better but will still need improvements. Advertisement Steve Yzerman and company in Detroit's management team need to find better options than going back to veterans like Jeff Petry and Ben Chiarot, who are both past their prime. Luckily for them, this off-season presents plenty of free agent defencemen that can be difference makers for the Red Wings. They currently rank 13th in projected available cap space with $21.3 million, according to PuckPedia. Vladislav Gavrikov - Los Angeles Kings The 29-year-old Russian native made his presence felt during the Kings first round series versus the Oilers and has generated many interested suitors in acquiring one of the most underrated defensive defenceman in the NHL. Gavrikov is criminally underrated after posting a +26 plus/minus, which ranked among the top 12 in the NHL. He averaged just over 23 minutes per game, the second most on the Kings, and led the team in blocked shots with 140, which ranked 36th in the league. Advertisement He also logged the third most shorthanded minutes across the NHL, at almost 270 minutes on the kill, underlining his value as one of the league's best penalty killers. More Red Wings: Red Wings Have Pieces to Make Offer for Stars' Robertson Nate Schmidt - Florida Panthers The 33-year-old veteran is a relatively cheap low-cost option that has proven to be highly effective for the Panthers, who may be on their way to their second straight Stanley Cup. Schmidt could provide insights on what made the Panthers so successful with their elite defensive system that the Red Wings could learn from and incorporate it into their own. Advertisement After recording 12 points and 34 hits through 22 games this postseason, he may be a bit of a hot commodity for a veteran blueliner to come in and work with a younger team so it may cost more than expected. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. Ryan Lindgren - Colorado Avalanche Lindgren would be a valuable addition to the Red Wings' blue line, bringing steady defensive play and reliability. Last season, he averaged 19:42 of ice time over 72 games with the Rangers and Avalanche, adding 128 blocked shots and 80 hits. He led the Rangers in penalty kill minutes the year prior and consistently drew heavy defensive zone assignments, showing he's trusted in tough situations. His career plus-minus of +54 since 2019–20 reflects his ability to keep opponents off the scoresheet. Advertisement Lindgren won't drive offense but excels at limiting chances and supporting more mobile partners, making him an ideal addition to stabilize a top-four role and bolster the penalty kill. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Red Wings Visit Panthers with Playoff Hopes on Life Support
Apr 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) watches a fight against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Little Caesars Arena. (Tim Fuller, Imagn Images) According to the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances have dwindled to just 0.5%, following Tuesday's 4–1 loss in Montreal, yet the season continues and the schedule remains merciless. On Thursday night, the Red Wings pay a visit to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, looking to win a battle in a war they may have already lost. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. Even at just four days remove, it will be a much different Panthers team to the one Detroit edged out 2–1 on Sunday. Defenseman Gustav Forsling and forwards Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart (all of them rested for that game) returned to the Florida lineup in Tuesday's win over the Maple Leafs. Forward Nico Sturm (acquired from San Jose at the trade deadline) is also expected to rejoin the lineup. Even with that slew of returns, the Panthers will still be without a handful of key contributors: Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and Dmitry Kulikov, while Carter Verhaeghe is expected to be given the night off. Trending Red Wings Stories Painful 4–1 Loss in Montreal Costs Red Wings Their Playoff Hopes Advertisement Every Expiring Detroit Red Wings Contract Current Red Wings' You Didn't Know Played For The Canadiens 2 Former Red Wings Nominated For Masterton Red Wings Axel Sandin Pellikka Is Breaking Playoff Records Florida's playoff spot is assured, but the Cats will be looking to ward off a late surge from the Ottawa Senators to hold onto their present spot as the third seed out of the Atlantic Division, rather than slipping into a wild card position. For Detroit, the evening is a matter of winning and hoping for the miracle requisite to spring it back to serious playoff contention. The Red Wings will be returning to Cam Talbot in net for that operation, while they may be forced into a lineup change should Elmer Soderblom (who did not take morning skate) prove unable to go, in which case Austin Watson would fold into the lineup. Advertisement The evening's game (a 7 PM puck drop) will air on its usual television homes: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for in-market fans and ESPN+/Hulu for out-of-town fans. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
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07-04-2025
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"Sometimes It's Easier to Be the Hunter than the Hunted": Detroit Looks to Keep Hunting vs. Panthers
"Sometimes It's Easier to Be the Hunter than the Hunted": Detroit Looks to Keep Hunting vs. Panthers Jan 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) makes a save after a deflection from Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro, Imagn Images) DETROIT—Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Red Wings host the Florida Panthers, looking to build on the success of Friday night's win over Carolina and keep pace in the desperate chase for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens beat the Philadelphia Flyers last night in Montreal, setting the current playoff cutline at 83 points with 76 games played. The Red Wings have played 75 and earned 77 points. Two points Sunday evening would do wonders for Detroit's playoff chances, heading into Tuesday night's matchup in Montreal. Advertisement Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. "You play all year to get near the finish line, and when you're close, you're really excited about hunting somebody down," said coach Todd McLellan after Saturday afternoon's practice. "Sometimes it's easier to be the hunter than the hunted. We'd like to change that though, as years go on, but right now we're the hunter, and "Three weeks ago, we talked about running a marathon, and we're nearing the finish line, and we don't have to catch the individual that's going to end up first," he continued, mixing metaphors. "We just have to catch the runner in front of us." Trending Red Wings Stories Red Wings Keep Dream Alive with Emphatic 5–3 Win over Carolina Advertisement Red Wings Austin Watson Mercifully Sent Down Every Expiring Detroit Red Wings Contract Red Wings Trade For Mrazek Doesn't Add Up Now In beating the Hurricanes Friday, the Red Wings took advantage of a Carolina lineup without two key contributors: Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Staal. The Panthers arrive in Detroit as the defending Stanley Cup champions, but they two are without two central figures from that Cup-winning team with both Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov unavailable due to injury. Florida also skates into the evening's game as the second half of a back-to-back, having lost 3–0 Saturday night in Ottawa. Advertisement Teams like the Hurricanes and Panthers—already secure in their playoff berths—aren't living in the same world as the desperate Red Wings. As McLellan pointed out Saturday, "Take the team we played last night. If they were in our situation and they were desperate, I don't know if Staal or Svechnikov would've played or not. I don't know their teams, but the ones that are in, that have the little x by their name, they have the luxury of deciding how to manage their lineup, so they're getting ready. We don't have that luxury. You're banged up, you're hurt, you're sore, you play. That's just the way it is, and there's nothing wrong with that, because if you can get in, you're already playing that type of hockey going into game one." Against Florida, McLellan will be asking Cam Talbot to make his fifth straight start. As to Talbot's workload down the stretch, the coach said, "It'll be awfully hard for one goaltender to play all that way, but we're only worrying about tomorrow." Talbot himself pointed out that Carolina and Florida share more than just playoff safety, they also share some traits when it comes to their style of creating offense. "They throw a lot of pucks on net, they've got good net-front presence, they've got a lot of shooters in the lineup, and they get a lot of pucks to the net from the point, so we're gonna have to do a good job like we did last night boxing out, let me have sight lines, and obviously coming up with some big blocks when we need to," Talbot said of the Panthers. Detroit will look keep hunting Sunday night at 5:30 in a nationally televised game on TNT. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
