Top Five Anaheim Ducks Offseason Moves of All-Time
By Eddy Jones
May 12, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) reacts at the end of game five of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at Honda Center. The Ducks defeated the Kings 4-3 to take a 3-2 series lead. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2011 1st round pick (#30-Rickard Rakell) and 2011 2nd round pick (#39-John Gibson) – June 24, 2011
Acquired from Toronto for: 2011 1st round pick (#22-Tyler Biggs)
With none of these players yet to break their NHL rosters as starters it is hard to judge this trade. However, looking at numbers alone it would seem the Ducks came out as winners.
Tyler Biggs struggled in his first AHL season with the Toronto Marlies, putting up a lackluster 9 points in 57 games. A far cry from his numbers with the Oshawa Generals in the OHL. Rakell on the other hand, had an excellent season with Norfolk, racking up 37 points in 46 games, while also cracking the Anaheim Ducks roster.
Now add in the fact that the Ducks also acquired John Gibson, who is widely regarded as one of the top goalie prospects in hockey, you have a trade that could have a major impact on the Ducks success in the future.