Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday in exchange for goalie Petr Mrazek along with a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft and 2026 fourth-round selection, netminder John Gibson said he’s eager to man the crease for the Detroit Red Wings.

Bear and second-round selection Eddie Genborg are similar players. Both enjoy the physical part of the game, enjoy getting to the hard areas of the ice, and play the type of game Kris Draper, the Wings' director of amateur scouting, liked watching in the playoffs.

The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominoes falling around the NHL, with several teams looking for help in net.