Gibson's potential trade is bolstered by the emergence of Lukas Dostal as the Ducks' future goalie, making him more expendable.

As of June 11, 2025, NHL teams are gearing up for the summer trade season, looking to enhance their rosters for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers is likely to be traded after a disappointing 2024-25 season, as the team seeks to refresh its roster and shed salary.

Despite the expected rise in the NHL salary cap, some teams face cap-crunches and must trade players to comply for the next season.

Jamie Oleksiak of the Seattle Kraken may be dealt as he enters the last year of his contract, with several teams showing interest.

John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks remains on the trade watch due to his contract situation, with speculation growing that he may finally be traded after years of rumors.

At 34 years old, Kreider's $6.5 million cap hit over the next two seasons may be manageable for a team needing secondary scoring, despite his decline from a 40-goal scorer.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to trade Erik Karlsson as they enter a rebuild phase, seeking to shed his hefty $11.5 million cap hit for the next two seasons.

Jonathan Marchessault of the Nashville Predators is available for trade, even with a full no-movement clause, as the team explores options.

Gibson, 31, has two years remaining on his $6.4 million contract and has recently shown improved performance, making him appealing to teams needing a veteran goaltender.

Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins is being considered for a trade, as his no-trade list will soon change, giving him some control over his destination.

Mason Marchment of the Dallas Stars may be traded to alleviate salary cap issues, with interest from teams like Toronto, Carolina, and Vancouver.