Earlier this offseason NHL Rumors were making the rounds that the Edmonton Oilers were looking to upgrade their goaltending. Reports had the Oilers interested in Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports Edmonton Oilers’ GM Ken Holland says he believes in his goaltending, “but there’s no question an upgrade is something he’d strongly consider — and something that’s more likely than not to occur.”
Nugent-Bowman went on to say, that both Marc-Andre Fleury and John Gibson could be on the Oilers’ radar. With the awful start the Chicago Blackhawks have had and if they are not a playoff contender after the first 25 games, Fleury could waive his modified no-trade clause and accept a trade to a Stanley Cup contending team.
Gibson could be a tougher trade to make as he has five more years on his contract plus a modified no-trade clause. The Anaheim Ducks would want a hefty price which could be a good roster player, first round draft pick and a top prospect.
