Gibson, 31, solves the Red Wings’ dilemma in net, giving them someone they can count on for 50-55 starts while Cam Talbot, who turns 38 on Saturday, isn’t overworked as the backup.

Session ID: 2025-07-30:3f22bb55714b82a1f437e573 Player Element ID: 35f40a5a-e46e-4511-86b8-4eff2f04382a John Gibson on Joining the Detroit Red Wings | July 1, 2025 ...

John Gibson was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police found the child inside Gibson's SUV, Dothan Police Department Lt. Scott Owens told USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 16.

Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for Gibson, whose name has been in trade rumors for several years.