I'm looking for some information on this promising Ducks goalie prospect. He's come in, as a rookie to the OHL and is putting up fantastic numbers so far for Kitchener. Unlike many goalies before him, it seems like he's adapting to the CHL just fine. I'd love to hear what Ranger's fans think of this kid and what his strengths/flaws are.
I suggest checking the Official Kitchener Rangers thread on the OHL board.
I'd suggest this is a prospect forum and I'm inquiring about a prospect.
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The team is not as strong as it was a few years ago. I'm so relieved whenever he gets the start. Does that mean anything?
That's definitely good to hear, but I'm more interested in what is making him so successful so far, obviously based on what you said, it's not the team in front of him, so that's a good start.
I'd suggest this is a prospect forum and I'm inquiring about a prospect.
That's definitely good to hear, but I'm more interested in what is making him so successful so far, obviously based on what you said, it's not the team in front of him, so that's a good start.
I was only trying to help, I imagine the guys in the Kitchener thread probably watch every game so could give you the best read on how he's played. No need to be a jerk about it.
I was only trying to help, I imagine the guys in the Kitchener thread probably watch every game so coud give you the best read on how he's played. No need to be a jerk about it.
I suggest checking the Official Kitchener Rangers thread on the OHL board.
I apologize, I clearly misinterpreted your response. I'm used to the thread police coming around and questioning thread validity and location.
As for the Kitchener team thread, it's rarely ever posted in and I looked through it before posting here. By posting here, I was hoping to ascertain some information from more than Ranger fans, as well.
He has impressed with his lateral movement and vision. Seems to have the angles down pat. In the first few games he has made the saves to pull out a win that previous goalies most likely would not have. Great addition to our team and he has adapted very quickly to the pace of the game. It also appears that during practice he is very focused.
His defense infront of him has improved greatly with the closing of the NHL camps and cuts. In the last few games Kitchener has gotten OA's Cody Sol and Julian Melchiori back from the Jets which have shored up the shutdown D position. And just this past weekend Ryan Murphy was re-assigned by Carolina for our puck moving D to get the puck quickly out of our end. All in all the D in front of Gibson has improved dramatically.
The combination of the improved D and his natural talent to this point has made him a fan favorite IMO at this point in the season.
Fever, not much more to say than what Benched Guy just said. But for my 2 cents, he is the best goalie we have had in Kitchener in a long time. His positioning and calmness are very reminiscent of Carey Price. In fact, he is reminiscent of him in every regard. Even when he struggles, it just seems to be a loss of focus/confidence.
But he makes tough saves look easy and is exactly the stabilizing force you need behind a young team. Now with the AHL/NHL returnees on D, Kitchener's back-end/goaltending is as strong as there is in the league, so you never know.
I may not be an OHL observer, just some USHL loser who saw him in the USHL but...
Gibson is the most athletic junior goalie I have seen in person since MA Fleury. In watching recent goalies in Team USA like Jack Campbell, McNeeley...Gibson is in a league of his own in terms of talent. It appears he has settled down and become more consistent which was the one knock I saw with him in the USHL. I think the kid has some serious potential.
He has impressed with his lateral movement and vision. Seems to have the angles down pat. In the first few games he has made the saves to pull out a win that previous goalies most likely would not have. Great addition to our team and he has adapted very quickly to the pace of the game. It also appears that during practice he is very focused.
His defense infront of him has improved greatly with the closing of the NHL camps and cuts. In the last few games Kitchener has gotten OA's Cody Sol and Julian Melchiori back from the Jets which have shored up the shutdown D position. And just this past weekend Ryan Murphy was re-assigned by Carolina for our puck moving D to get the puck quickly out of our end. All in all the D in front of Gibson has improved dramatically.
The combination of the improved D and his natural talent to this point has made him a fan favorite IMO at this point in the season.
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Fever, not much more to say than what Benched Guy just said. But for my 2 cents, he is the best goalie we have had in Kitchener in a long time. His positioning and calmness are very reminiscent of Carey Price. In fact, he is reminiscent of him in every regard. Even when he struggles, it just seems to be a loss of focus/confidence.
But he makes tough saves look easy and is exactly the stabilizing force you need behind a young team. Now with the AHL/NHL returnees on D, Kitchener's back-end/goaltending is as strong as there is in the league, so you never know.
Bingo for the two quotes above....I would have said Steve Mason but Carey Price is accurate also.
I haven't caught as many Rangers games as I normally do but Gibsons been good, best goaltending Kitchener has had since Steve Mason. Some things I've noticed is he lets in some really weak goals and he seems to get shakey when players are crashing the net but it's not that bad. So happy an American goalie finnally turned out well for us (So far)
Thanks for the responses guys. I had high hopes for him when the Ducks drafted him, but after seeing him in camp and hearing these reviews, his play has blown my expectations out of the water. The few times I saw him during training camp, he didn't look more than 2-3 years from challenging for NHL time.
Fever, not much more to say than what Benched Guy just said. But for my 2 cents, he is the best goalie we have had in Kitchener in a long time. His positioning and calmness are very reminiscent of Carey Price. In fact, he is reminiscent of him in every regard. Even when he struggles, it just seems to be a loss of focus/confidence.
But he makes tough saves look easy and is exactly the stabilizing force you need behind a young team. Now with the AHL/NHL returnees on D, Kitchener's back-end/goaltending is as strong as there is in the league, so you never know.
Agreed. He's made some saves he had no business making, which is where the athleticism comes in, but simply doesn't get flustered, regardless of how many players/sticks/skates are in his crease. The calmness and confidence are outstanding.
The easiest way to say it is that I'm not holding my breath when an opposing team is entering the zone.
He's adapted very well to the league thus far, and with Kitchener's defense getting a shot in the arm with a few returnees, that shouldn't change.
It's hard to find great goaltenders, I am happy he went to Kitchener instead of the NCAA.....I don't think the NCAA is a great league for developing goalies, he made a good decision, and after next year can jump into the AHL....
WUT. I remember one of the games I checked the boxscore on he got scored on 4 times and got pulled.
Well...the internets lied to me. Congrats JG! That trade down looks a lot better every day
Gibson+Rakell (who was a ppg in the OHL) >Phillips/Puempel/Jenner
No, that was true actually. One of the only games I've seen him not look sharp. It wasn't totally his fault, but some point shots were finding holes and with Kitchener down 4-2, he got yanked. They came back to tie it and lost in OT, so back-up Frankie Palazeese got the loss, preserving Gibby's perfect record.
Aside from that game, he has been lights-out. And his numbers are even more impressive when you consider that game is included.
