Player Discussion John Gibson

[Ducks in a row]

This guy is usually spot on for injuries, not sure if anyone else follows. Several weeks.. I’m hoping only 2-3.

Now Miller will be our #1G for a while hoping he is able to keep us is in games and steal some.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I know it was an accident but I am so sick and tired of players running into Gibson it happens almost every game

 

[Magnus the Duck]

It would really suck if he is out several weeks.

 

[Kalv]

I know it was an accident but I am so sick and tired of players running into Gibson it happens almost every game

We need to build a wall and make Anaheim goal crease great again

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

We really need to just make Anaheim great again. Are you listening Bob?

 

[mightyquack]

I know it was an accident but I am so sick and tired of players running into Gibson it happens almost every game

I'd love for some of our forwards to accidentally lose an edge into some opposition goaltenders for a change

 

[Dryish]

I hope Miller does great but I'm almost ready to write a plaque saying "Should have kept Bernier".

 

[mightyquack]

I hope Miller does great but I'm almost ready to write a plaque saying "Should have kept Bernier".

Whys that? Bernier isn't an upgrade on Gibson or Miller, and there's no way he would have gotten through waivers to play in San Diego.

Miller has been great when called upon this season, and could probably still be a starter in the NHL if he wanted to - Miller would be pretty low on my list of worries tbh. If anything sinks us these final 30ish games I highly doubt it's goaltending.

 

[SirQuacksALot]

Agreed. Miller had decent numbers behind some really bad Vancouver teams. He'll probably be all right behind Anaheim.

 

[Opak]

I hope Miller does great but I'm almost ready to write a plaque saying "Should have kept Bernier".

As I posted in the "Former Ducks" thread, Colorado's new goalie coach, Jussi Parkkila, helped Bernier to significantly improve his technique during the offseason. There's no guarantee that Bernier would've had a similar impact had he stayed here, even though I have no reason to doubt the competence of our current goalie coach.

Agreed. Miller had decent numbers behind some really bad Vancouver teams. He'll probably be all right behind Anaheim.

Miller may be 37, but he's still a borderline #1 goalie in the NHL. On top of that, he's only played 14 games this season, plus he specifically chose to come to Anaheim to possibly finish his career (he'll be 39, when his contract ends).

I expect Miller to be well rested, energized and motivated. I believe he'll do just fine during Gibson's absence.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Ryan Miller has done nothing but play great just about every time when called upon and we're bringing up Bernier? The only concern for me is the b2b's and we have to play Berra or someone else

 

[AngelDuck]

Miller was the bargain of the offseason. He'd be a starter on at least 10 teams in this league

 

[Sojourn]

I hope Miller does great but I'm almost ready to write a plaque saying "Should have kept Bernier".

That's not a realistic option. We were never going to keep all three goaltenders, and we would have lost Bernier if we tried to send him to the AHL. Bernier had his opportunity in Anaheim. Miller is the better goaltender.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I hope Miller does great but I'm almost ready to write a plaque saying "Should have kept Bernier".

I'd have agreed with you at the start of the season but not now. Miller's been fantastic.

 

[eternalbedhead]

Berra's a pretty good goaltender himself -- not a bad #3. We should be fine as long as Gibson isn't out for months.

 

[IDuck]

so im confused...are we going by that tweet saying gibson will be out "several weeks"?...if so, who is that guy tweeting? and how can he know anything based on "limited video"?...if so, he may just be dr. house.

 

[DaGeneral]

so im confused...are we going by that tweet saying gibson will be out "several weeks"?...if so, who is that guy tweeting? and how can he know anything based on "limited video"?...if so, he may just be dr. house.

Check out his twitter profile. He’s usually about 95% correct on injuries simply on video. I follow him for fantasy football reasons, but he’s usually pretty accurate. He used to be the team Doctor for the SD Chargers.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Well he's already back practicing and no one was called up, so guessing he won't be out several weaks. Glad Chao was wrong on this one.

 

[Bagge]

"Should have kept Bernier".

Funny way of spelling Andersen

 

[Sojourn]

Funny way of spelling Andersen

Nope.

 

[Ducks in a row]

How do you think this will effect Gibson next contract? What do you see Gibson signing for?

 

[ohcomeonref]

How do you think this will effect Gibson next contract? What do you see Gibson signing for?

I have a dream that we can get Gibby signed for 6 mill. He's probably in the 6.5-7 ranged realistically though.

 

[Duck Off]

6 years, 40 million total is my guess.

 

[Trojans86]

I have a dream that we can get Gibby signed for 6 mill. He's probably in the 6.5-7 ranged realistically though.

That feels right to me as well and could be a steal in a few years. it will be interesting to see how Gibson does next year. It seems to me like he has the potential to be the best goalie in the league for a long time.

 

[Masch78]

A similar deal Freddie got is my whish. I'm still a little worried about his health.