Edmonton Oilers unlikely to pursue John Gibson at trade deadline
The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to make strategic roster moves leading up to the trade deadline, and rumours around Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson have been intensifying.
While the idea of acquiring a former all-star like John Gibson might sound enticing, insiders are concluding that trading for him no longer makes sense.
As per THN, Allan Mitchell's comments in The Athletic that he didn't see John Gibson as a fit for the Oilers, the Edmonton Journal's Kurt Leavins also says he doesn't get the connection. In his Sunday 9 Things article, Leavins wrote:
-Kurt Leavins
It's hard to imagine a scenario where the Ducks are comfortable retaining 50% of his salary.
Furthermore, Pickard and Stuart Skinner has been solid for most of the season, and frankly, John Gibson doesn't present much of an upgrade at this point.
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic wrote:
-Alan Mitchel
The Oilers also have an Ace in their back pocket regarding Olivier Rodrigue, who is posting outstanding numbers for the Condors this season.
As it stands, GM Stan Bowman is better off investing in a top-4 defensemen rather than a washed up goaltender.
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DECEMBRE 31 | 335 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers unlikely to pursue John Gibson at trade deadline Do you still think the Edmonton Oilers should pounce on John Gibson? | ||
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