Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson rushed to hospital for emergency surgery
Breaking news in the NHL as John Gibson was rushed to the emergency room for an appendectomy.
As per AP news, Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is likely to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing an appendectomy.
An appendectomy is described as surgical operation to remove the appendix. This procedure is relatively common, but can be life threatening if left untreated.
The 31-year-old Gibson had the emergency surgery Wednesday night. He will be out for three to six weeks, the Ducks announced Thursday.
Gibson has spent most of the past decade as the Ducks' top goalie, going 193-206-61 with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage in an NHL career spent entirely in Anaheim. The three-time All-Star went 13-27-2 last year with a career-worst .888 save percentage as the Ducks missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
As per Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, As the Ducks have been non-competitive for several years now, Gibson has been perpetually floated in trade rumours. If he ever wants to compete for a Stanley Cup in his career, a trade may need to come soon. Gibson is only under contract for three more seasons at $6.4M a year. His salary is the major reason a contending team hasn't traded for him over the last few years, as his save percentage has dropped with age.
Oilers Insider is wishing their divisional rival goaltender a speedy recovery.
source: AP News - Oilers Daily
Ducks goalie John Gibson has appendectomy, will likely miss the start of the regular season
Ducks goalie John Gibson undergoes emergency surgery
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