John Gibson Still Wants To Win, But He Will Let Agent Handle Trade Discussions
The Anaheim Geese have several hot commodities, including Ryan Strome, Trevor Zegras, and John Gibson. Gibson is the most effective goalie available to a contending team trying to upgrade its goaltending position. He has been within the rumor mill for several years now, however the query has all the time been whether Gibson really wants to depart Anaheim and Southern California.
Anaheim Geese goaltender John Gibson joined Steve Kouleas and Dennis Bernstein on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio on Thursday. Gibson was asked in regards to the recent trade rumors and if he can be willing to maneuver to contender to have a likelihood to play within the playoffs.
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Steve Kouleas: “With John Gibson, profession game number 500. 200 plus wins that I discussed having an amazing season. Well, John, there’s this thing called the web and sports talk radio. I don’t know when you’ve ever heard your name. Everyone keeps talking for you, and I all the time said that the following time I talked to you, I’d ask you about what you must do. You’re a lifetime Duck, turned 32 in the summertime. Still have two more years in your deal after this one. Are you okay with being a part of the retooling? Like it is a really good team, and there’s a likelihood it might be back within the playoffs sometime soon. What does John Gibson wish to do?”
John Gibson: “I mean, obviously I would like to win. I mean, I believe now we still have an outdoor likelihood, attempting to push to be within the playoff contention. In order that’s what the main target is on now. But I mean definitely wish to have one other likelihood to win again and get back to the playoffs and compete. I mean, obviously it’s been some time since we’ve been within the playoffs here, so hopefully get back there prior to later. And such as you guys went to earlier, there’s a whole lot of guys, a whole lot of change over here, so a whole lot of guys coming in that haven’t been capable of have that playoff feel or be in that atmosphere yet, and it’ll be great for them each time we get a likelihood.”
Kouleas: “So that you can be open if a contender said we wish John Gibson? Is that something you’d entertain?”
Gibson: “I don’t know. I mean, it’s, we’ll see. I type of let my agent do all that, and I just worry in regards to the playing. That’s where my focus is. I’m sure you guys know I’ve been within the rumors for probably three or 4 years now, so it gets a bit of, gets tiring. So I just let my agent try this, and I just worry about playing hockey and having fun with it, because that’s what it’s all about.”
NHLRumors.com Note: John Gibson made it clear he desires to contend for a Stanley Cup and be within the playoffs. If the Geese can live as much as their potential, there’s a very good likelihood there. Nevertheless, Lukas Dostal is there, and it appears like it’s his team now. Gibson has two more seasons plus this season at $6.4 million.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Could Go After John Gibson
There should not many teams that need goalies. The Colorado Avalanche were linked to him earlier within the season, but they went in a distinct direction. That leaves teams just like the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers who wish to upgrade.
There are questions on Stuart Skinner’s consistency in Edmonton. Gibson can be a very good fit there, but he desires to be the number-one goalie anywhere he goes. He may not be that in Edmonton or Carolina. It would be interesting to see how this example plays out.
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