Ducks ink Gibson to 8-year extension worth reported $51.2 million

The Anaheim Ducks signed goaltender John Gibson to an eight-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced Saturday.

While the terms weren't officially disclosed by the club, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports the deal carries a $6.4 million average annual value, resulting in the fifth-highest cap hit of all netminders in the NHL once the extension kicks in for the 2019-20 season.

Gibson has one season left on his current deal, which pays him $2.3 million.

The 25-year-old was drafted 39th overall by the Ducks in 2011, and has become one of the best starters in the league. Gibson dealt with some injuries last season, but still managed to put together a rock-solid campaign, winning 31 games to go with a .926 save percentage and four shutouts in 60 starts.