TRAVERSE CITY — Goaltender John Gibson spent 11 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks and the majority of them were memorable. Many victories and playoff appearances, and there was a no question it was Gibson’s net.

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Gradually, Gibson also lost his grip on the starting job to Lukas Dostal, a talented young prospect. So Gibson wasn’t shocked when the Ducks traded him to the Red Wings in June during NHL Draft weekend.

It’s fair to wonder, though, if that ending in Anaheim will motivate Gibson even further, and give him a sense of proving doubters wrong.

“Maybe a little bit,” Gibson said. “But I’m just leaving that in the past and excited for a fresh start here, and hopefully get this team back to the playoffs. That’s my focus.

“What happened there (Anaheim) is in the past.”

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