Take Control
What is listed is one way to achieve the overall goal. While there are other ways, this is one of the best. Gibson seems to know he has to put the work in and is willing to do so.
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He is still young and just barely entering the prime of his career. Gibby wants to be in this league for a long time and bring multiple Cups to Anaheim with the skill set he possesses.
Teams don’t just hand out 8-year contracts. Clearly, the front office on Katella Ave. sees what Gibson brings to the table. He needs to make sure he is going out there and proving it. Additionally, the fans see that it’s money well spent. By all indications, he has been doing just that and looks to be one of the top goalies in the NHL.
Did he use the things listed here? There is no way of knowing, as much as I’d like to believe he did. If he did this or some variation of it, he will be better off for it. It is clear these issues have popped up more than once for Gibson and he needs to put it to bed. As nice as it is to have the safety net in Ryan Miller should injury arise, he won’t be there forever. A starting goalie never wants to give up his crease for anything.
The Ducks gave him the world in money and have confidence in his ability. He has to prove any and all doubters wrong. If Gibson put the work in this summer and allowed the nagging “lower body injury” to heal, Ducks Nation will be seeing saves like this all season and playoffs.