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Detroit Red Wings big swing comes in John Gibson trade during 2025 NHL Draft
Steve Yzerman spent the last weekend in June tending to the Detroit Red Wings' future — and their present. Before the Wings had made any selections on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft, Yzerman made a big trade, nabbing goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks.
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,
Red Wings build for the future while getting immediate help with John Gibson
Bear and second-round selection Eddie Genborg are similar players. Both enjoy the physical part of the game, enjoy getting to the hard areas of the ice, and play the type of game Kris Draper, the Wings' director of amateur scouting, liked watching in the playoffs.
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, June 28, 2025.
The Detroit Red Wings are actively addressing their goaltending situation as they aim to end a nine-year playoff drought.
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