John Gibson to Start Saturday Amid Continued Trade Rumors and Performance Concerns

John Gibson is slated to patrol the home crease against Buffalo on Saturday. The 31-year-old netminder has reportedly sought a trade from Anaheim for two years, but his $6.4 million AAV contract, with three years remaining, makes finding a suitor difficult. His recent performance has been subpar, including a 13-27-2 record with a 3.54 GAA and .888 save percentage in 46 games during the 2023-24 season, and a 14-31-8 record with a 3.99 GAA and .899 save percentage in 53 contests in 2022-23. Since signing his eight-year, $51.2 million extension in August 2018, Gibson holds an ugly 74-129-33 record. While the Ducks' defense is a factor, his 1.02 GSAx (52nd overall) indicates personal struggles. He is expected to share time with Lukas Dostal, potentially getting around 40 starts this season, and is generally advised to stay on the fantasy wire due to his declining value.