BREAKING: Another star goalie REFUSING trade to this Canadian team

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Ryan
June 29, 2022 (5:52 PM)

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When news broke a few weeks ago that John Gibson would be open to a trade after many disappointing years in the Anaheim Ducks organization, it was only a matter of time before teams were banging down the door to try and trade for this star goaltender.

Considered for many years one of the best goaltenders in the league that was just overshadowed by a poor Anaheim Ducks team, it sounded like Gibson was tired of being on a rebuilding team and wants to play some playoff hockey like he deserves.

Gibson is turning 29 next month and is currently signed for 5 more seasons at a very reasonable cap hit of $6,400,000. What makes him even more appealing for teams now is the Anaheim Ducks stated that they would retain salary on Gibson if it meant a higher return. Someone with the potential of Gibson at a cheaper cap hit is going to bring in a huge payday for the Ducks.

One team that has been in desperate need of a star goaltender for years has been the Edmonton Oilers. They made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals this past season with 40 year-old Mike Smith in the net, who in his defence, played very well through the first 2 rounds, but fell apart in the WCF.

It was announced at the trade deadline that the Oilers had a high interest in Marc-Andre Fleury, but apparently he blocked a trade using his no-trade-clause because he did not consider the Oilers a legit contender.

Now we are hearing from NHL insider Mark Spector that the best goalie available on the trade block is not interested in the Edmonton Oilers either.