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Star Goaltender Willing to Accept Trade to the Edmonton Oilers, Per NHL Insider

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 9:51 AM ET

NHL insider David Pagnotta has revealed that John Gibson is now willing to be traded to the Edmonton Oilers, but has made it clear he needs to get starter minutes.

After yet another heartbreaking loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers are finally being pushed to address their greatest weakness: goaltending.

Even with Connor McDavid's record-breaking playoff run, inconsistent play from Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard ended up costing the Oilers.

Florida took advantage, laying bare Edmonton's vulnerabilities and dashing McDavid's championship bid once again. Now, change is on the horizon, and quickly.

With pressure mounting, the Oilers are seeking to make a move in goal, and one veteran is in position to strike back. Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is open to being dealt to Edmonton, according to David Pagnotta on Sportsnet 960.

The 30-year-old has played more than 200 games in the NHL and has two years left on his eight-year, $51.2 million contract that contains a 10-team no-trade clause.

Gibson wants starter minutes and is being pushed out of that in Anaheim

While Gibson previously insisted on being a team's No. 1 goalie, he's recently lost the job in Anaheim to Lukas Dostal, perhaps opening the door for a trade.

For Edmonton, the addition of Gibson would bring immediate stability to a changing-of-the-guard tandem that's seeing Skinner and Pickard potentially leave.

Other than goaltending, Edmonton's offseason is loaded. McDavid's extension comes first, and Evan Bouchard's contract, which is coming up, needs to be worked out. But correcting the issue in goal may be the key to ending the breakthrough drought.

Now that Gibson is actually willing to join McDavid's mission, the Oilers may have their next building block.

This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission.

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