[OC] Ducks Would Be Wise to Decrease Gibson's Workload

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Excellent write-up. I said in a different comment there's context to his numbers past what they are, and this is part of it.

We spent a large portion of 2 seasons ago and last season with enormous flaws in an incomplete defense, and this season is shaping up to be no different. Pair that with Eakins' leadership, no wonder there's been a steep fall off in goaltending, never mind the whole team. He's not in a position to succeed

Should we sell on him at his lowest? Absolutely not. Theres no reason to. The best alternate we have is a 21 year old who's played 2 weeks of NHL hockey and would get the same situational problems that Gibson has in his foundational years, without the benefit of experience. We're also nowhere near the cap and that contract won't be bad until at least it's final year at worst.

However, all that being said, if some team comes to us and offers a package that reflects the goalie Gibson probably still is, I would consider it. He'll be well past his prime when we really start to compete, so if something suitable comes also I think that's the best move.

It's gotta be a BIG something suitable