G Christopher Gibson (2011, 49th, LAK; TOR; traded to NYI)

[yvresgyros]

Ranked 2nd North American Goalie by CSB
http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=36349
Not so unknown any longer.
Looks like a nice kid. Father is British, it turns out. Interesting mix.

 

[bleuetbio]

From the website of the league
http://en.lhjmq.qc.ca/article/sagueneens-christopher-gibson-named-vaughn-chl-goaltender-of-the-week

Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that 2011 NHL Entry Draft prospect Christopher Gibson of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens is the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending January 9. Gibson, who is the top rated CHL goaltender in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings at number two, went 2-0-0-1 with a goals-against-average of 1.58 and save percentage of .950.

Gibson stopped a total of 96 shots in three games beginning his week with a solid 37-save performance as first star of a 2-1 win over the Montreal Juniors on Tuesday. On Saturday, he stopped 23 shots despite a 3-2 shootout loss to the Victoriaville Tigres before making an impressive 36 saves on Sunday as part of a 3-2 overtime win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs.

Gibson, an 18-year-old Finnish native is playing in his second QMJHL season with the Sagueneens. In 21 games played this season he currently holds the best goals-against-average and save percentage in the QMJHL with a mark of 2.09 and .930 respectively.

Fellow 2011 NHL Entry Draft prospect Mike Morrison of the Kitchener Rangers was also considered for the award after winning two games in two starts with a goals-against-average of 1.50 and save percentage of .954. In the WHL, two-time award winner Darcy Kuemper of the Red Deer Rebels went 1-0-0-1 with a goals-against-average of 0.960 and save percentage of .962.

 

[Booba]

There is a good interview of him on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCV6GG4qwY

It's weird because it seems like he speaks english with a french canadian accent even though he probably doesn't speak a lot of french.

 

[JeromeHP]

There is a good interview of him on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCV6GG4qwY

It's weird because it seems like he speaks english with a french canadian accent even though he probably doesn't speak a lot of french.

no kidding, a finn who speak english with a french accent

he's an excellent goaltender and if he wouldnt had been injured would have been in the running for the league MVP. Chicoutimi without him would be in big time trouble.

 

[bleuetbio]

no kidding, a finn who speak english with a french accent

he's an excellent goaltender and if he wouldnt had been injured would have been in the running for the league MVP. Chicoutimi without him would be in big time trouble.

Chicoutimi are already in trouble. With gibson on board, they possibly lost one of the top spot at the draft. B

 

[wings5]

There is a good interview of him on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCV6GG4qwY

It's weird because it seems like he speaks english with a french canadian accent even though he probably doesn't speak a lot of french.

Watched that a few months ago and noticed the same thing, really weird lol.
Should sound something like this http://hockeysfuture.craveonline.com/default/video/2011-world-junior-championship-joonas-nattinen-and-lauri-marjamaki-finland-234121

 

[Jack DiBiase]

There is a good interview of him on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLCV6GG4qwY

It's weird because it seems like he speaks english with a french canadian accent even though he probably doesn't speak a lot of french.

Thanks for the link.

Young kids tend to learn the accents much better than those who come across the pond in their 20's. Gibson left Finland when he was 15, so naturally he speaks with a different accent than your average Finn. Also, I think his father is british. Still though, the accent is a funny combination of French and Finnish accent.

He is still completely unknown in Finland, because of the non-Finnish name and the fact that he moved at such an early age, so all kinds of information is greatly appreciated.

 

[smokes lets go]

where is he expected to go in the draft. His numbers are insane, leading the league in GAA even though his team is medicore.

 

[R S]

where is he expected to go in the draft. His numbers are insane, leading the league in GAA even though his team is medicore.

Wouldn't be shocked if he went late in round one.

I would say he is a lock for round 2 though.

 

[puckfan13]

I'd go for him if I had two first rounders and one of them was at the end of the first round. Have a good feeling about this kid. Great attitude and natural instincts with a thirst to get better and soak in information.

 

[Sala90]

no kidding, a finn who speak english with a french accent

he's an excellent goaltender and if he wouldnt had been injured would have been in the running for the league MVP. Chicoutimi without him would be in big time trouble.

He speaks a good french. I think he has a GF from Chicoutimi. He learns somes bad words from Quebec hehe.

I'm sure he will be a good NHL starter. He has skills, he is very smart and confident.

 

[KraftD]

Any updates on the kid?

 

[Dolphinwave]

http://hockeysfuture.craveonline.co...ristopher-gibson-chicoutimi-sagueneens-309809

 

[jukon]

It will be interesting to see where the goalies land. The Gibsons and Perhonen and if Conz is finally drafted.

 

[s04]

It will be interesting to see where the goalies land. The Gibsons and Perhonen and if Conz is finally drafted.

Look out for Honzik too.

 

[JawandaPuck]

Traded to NYI in Grabner deal.

 

[Leafidelity]

Decent AHL starter. Potential of maybe an NHL backup goalie.

 

[Cotton]

Makes sense, Sparks has made strides and Bibeau was just as good.

 

[member 147413]

Like him, showed steady improvement since coming to Toronto. Has backup NHL potential.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Looking forward to seeing him in Bridgeport. Hopefully they let Poulin go and Gibson/Williams split the duties.

 

[seafoam]

Notched his first career W last night against Washington.

 

[islesjuncky]

Future vezina winner

 

[Esko6]

He has had a nice run with the Islanders, 95.7 save percentage in three games, including a 50 and 52 save games. Tiny sample size, but hopefully he becomes an NHL regular for someone, I think he is an UFA this year.

 

[Hockeyisl1fe]

I completely forgot about him, he was quite highly touted back in the days. Nice to see him playing well even though the sample size is minimal.

 

[seafoam]

He’s played well and yes it’s an extremely small sample size, but he’s looked insanely calm and collected. Rebound control and overall body movment has been great.