The Detroit Red Wings have made a significant move to bolster their goaltending by trading for veteran John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks. This transaction took place during the 2025 NHL Draft, where the Wings traded goalie Petr Mrazek—who had limited appearances due to injury—and two draft picks, including a 2026 fourth-rounder and a 2027 second-rounder. Gibson, a reliable presence in the net with a career save percentage of .910, is expected to stabilize the goaltending situation alongside Cam Talbot, who is in the final year of his contract.

Gibson, 31, brings extensive experience, having played over 500 games in the NHL. He had a season marked by inconsistency, including an emergency appendectomy that sidelined him for the first 13 games. Despite this setback, he finished the last season with a respectable 2.77 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. His addition is seen as a chance for the Wings to revitalize their playoff aspirations, while Mrazek's short stint back with Detroit ends in a trade.