elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Eric Stephens @icemancometh Ducks announce signing of goalie John Gibson to three-year contract extension. $2.3M AAV. Breakdown is $1.5M, $2.1M, $3.3M. http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2015/09/21/ducks-extend-gibson-three-years-6-9-million/ The Anaheim Ducks made a big move on Monday, locking up John Gibson — pegged by many as their goalie of the future — to a three-year contract extension. Per ESPN, the deal is worth $6.9 million with a $2.3 million average annual cap hit, and will kick in next year (Gibson has one year left on his entry-level contract.) Gibson, 22, burst onto the scene two years ago. One of the top young goalie prospects in hockey, he made his NHL debut late in the regular season before eventually inheriting Anaheim’s playoff starting duties. Many thought that was the start of his ascension to the No. 1 gig, but it wasn’t to be in. Last year, injuries and the progression of Frederik Andersen limited Gibson to just 23 regular-season games, and none in the playoffs. Gibson’s ascension might be on hold for this year, too. The Ducks are primed to carry Andersen and Anton Khudobin as their Nos. 1 and 2 this season, leaving Gibson to carry a starter’s workload in AHL San Diego. Then, presumably, Gibson would challenge Andersen for the starting gig in 2016-17, when his new contract kicks in. Khudobin is a UFA after this year and likely out of the Ducks’ plans, while Andersen — who was very good for the Ducks last year, finishing top-10 in wins (35) and save percentage (.923) — is a pending RFA, making just $1.15 million this year. Lots of potential, but only 23 NHL games to date. Still a decent signing though, assuming he doesn't crater somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 @Real_ESPNLeBrun: Ducks have signed goalie John Gibson to a three-year contract extension worth $2.3 million on average per season Great value deal for the Ducks. Still think Andersen has proved over the past couple years he is the better goalie from the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Almost, just after mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Solid signing, but I do worry at what $2.3m gets you these days. It's not that long ago our franchise forward was on a $3.75m deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Wondering what this means for Anton Khudobin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Solid signing, but I do worry at what $2.3m gets you these days. It's not that long ago our franchise forward was on a $3.75m deal. That's the reality of the rising cap. I think it's quite reasonable considering the top end values for goalies now. Wondering what this means for Anton Khudobin. As the article mentions, he probably isn't in their plans next year. Not sure if they feel they have enough AHL depth that they could trade Khudobin at the deadline or if they just let him walk in the offseason. EDIT: I had to go look and see who else they have in their system. They have Hackett, who could be an AHL starter for them if they moved Gibson up, but not much else. They have one prospect, Garrett Metcalf (6th round, 2015), in the NCAA and they've brought in Ryan Faragher (undrafted) on a PTO but no other goalies listed in their prospects or under contract. They could use some lower level pro goalies in their system it looks like before they can call up Gibson full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 mfw elvis beats you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Read this as "Dunks ick Gibson" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'm surprised Vintage didn't beat us both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 ^Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Wondering what this means for Anton Khudobin. Khu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Khu? Do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 They have 3 NHL goalies. One need to go. I hope Freddie Andersen gets a lot of starts because I have him in like 3 of my pools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 rip trr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 ^^ You ruined it. Do? Bin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I think he'll be more of a key to the Ducks winning a future Cup than Kesler or any of the handful of odd additions they've made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Solid deal. Reasonable 3 years at a reasonable price. Could be a steal by the time his contract year comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 My guess would be that Khudobin will be waived to the AHL and Gibson will step in and may even wind up their starter sooner rather than later. It's gonna be tough for Andersen to hold him off imo. Andersen's (RFA) contract also expires at season's end so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Regardless, the Ducks are set up with a helluva young tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Yup, they have no immediate worries for their NHL goaltending, even if they lack depth further down the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Really solid deal, the Ducks are set for quite awhile in goal. At the very least, if Andersen somehow prices himself out after next season with another strong campaign and the Ducks prioritize on Vatanen, Despres, Lindholm and Rakell as their R.F.A.'s to re-sign, they'll still have another potential #1 in Gibson waiting in the wings for his chance to bring his team to new heights (some pun intended), and if Gibson struggles he won't be an overpriced member of the team given the bargain value of his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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