A new goaltender would be available on the trade market and he could represent an excellent option for the Habs
Even though Samuel Montembeault has made quite a name for himself due to his recent performances with the Canadian team, there's no doubt that one of Kent Hughes' priorities is to find a future goaltender for the coming years.
Moreover, several promising goalies will be available in the next draft. It would therefore not be surprising if the Canadiens picked one early in the second round. However, if the organization wants to speed up its rebuilding process, it will have no choice but to turn to a goalie already established in the NHL.
In addition, according to information reported by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, John Gibson reportedly let the Ducks' management know that he wants to be traded for the upcoming season.
The 29-year-old goalie is currently under contract until 2027, earning an annual salary of $6.4 million. Despite a rather difficult season, he could be a very interesting option for the Canadiens if the price is not exorbitant.
Although his stats have not been outstanding in recent years, the goalie is immensely talented. He could certainly bounce back with a team that has a better defense than the Ducks.
In 431 NHL games, John Gibson compiled a record of 180 wins, 179 losses, and 59 overtime losses. The American goalie notably recorded a save percentage of 0.912 and a goals-against average of 2.83.
Do you think Kent Hughes should inquire about the price to acquire goalie John Gibson?
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Should the Canadiens try to acquire the services of John Gibson? | ||
| Yes | 44 | 22.6 % |
| No | 111 | 56.9 % |
| Depends on the price to pay | 40 | 20.5 % |
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