Apr 19, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) makes a save against the LA Kings in the first period at Honda Center. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Goalie John Gibson 'committed' to playing for Ducks amid trade rumors

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jul 10, 2022 11:39 PM ET

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson has been the topic of trade chatter since the conclusion of the 2021-22 season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of several teams in the market for an upgrade between the pipes. With the Ducks seemingly years from contending, and Gibson aging on an expensive contract, his name has naturally been floated as a possible fit in Toronto.

However, on Sunday, Gibson's agent Kurt Overhardt cleared the air for his client.

"John Gibson has absolutely no interest in playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs," Overhardt said via The Fan 590's Nick Kypreos. "He is committed to the Anaheim Ducks."

Agent Kurt Overhardt on his client John Gibson trade speculation.
“John Gibson has absolutely no interest in playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he is committed to the Anaheim Ducks” @MapleLeafs @AnaheimDucks @FAN590 @Sportsnet #RealKyperandBourne
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 10, 2022

Gibson will be 29 next season and has five years remaining on an eight-year, $51.2 million contract signed in 2019. Over the next five seasons, Gibson's base salary is $6.4 million annually.

Last season for the Ducks, Gibson finished 18-26-11 in 56 starts, posting a 3.19 GAA and .904 SV%.

In nine seasons for the Ducks, Gibson has a 166-148-51 record in 378 career games with a .2.67 GAA and .915 SV%.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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