John Gibson spent 12 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks before he finally got a change of scenery with the Detroit Red Wings. Gibson, who played well in Anaheim early in his career, was stuck behind a rebuilding team since the turn of the decade. So playing for a team seeking contention looked like it would work well.
But October and November weren't kind to Gibson. Gibson lasted just over 37 minutes in his debut for the Red Wings before head coach Todd McLellan pulled him in favor of Cam Talbot. Gibson gave up five goals in 13 shots, and it was a sign of things to come.