Anaheim Ducks have secured their goal for years to come. Ducks announced on Saturday that they had signed their goalie John Gibson to eight-year, $51.2 million extension, which will keep him with the team for through the 2026-27 season. The 25-year-old was set to become a restricted agent next year.
Gib him the net for 8️⃣ more years!
We've signed goaltender John Gibson to an eight-year contract extension through the 2026-27 NHL season! pic.twitter.com/kqXjLOJIKu
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) August 4, 2018
“I believe in John Gibson, as does everyone in the organization,” – said Ducks general manager Bob Murray. “This is obviously a major commitment by the club, but one we feel strongly about. John is equally committed to being a Duck. He is only now entering the prime of his career, and we are all confident his best is yet to come.“
John Gibson is coming from his best career season in NHL, playing 60 games and having .926 save percentage alongside 31 victories.
“I’m excited to be a part of this organization for the long term,” – said Gibson in a statement released by the team. “Staying with the Ducks was always my preference, and I couldn’t be happier. Living in the Orange County community with the great support of our fans, I can’t think of a better place to play. It’s great to be a part of the future of this team moving forward and hopefully bring a Stanley Cup back to Anaheim.“
Drafted by Anaheim Ducks in the second round of 2011 NHL Entry Draft, John Gibson made his debut in the NHL as a 20-year-old. After some rough stretches, during which he had multiple assignments with Ducks’ AHL affiliates, Gibson returned to the first team in 2015 and never looked back.
