The Detroit Red Wings made a splash on Day 2 of the NHL Draft by trading for John Gibson, a seasoned goaltender with a career .910 save percentage. Gibson's arrival addresses a need for a reliable presence in net. The Red Wings sent Petr Mrazek and two future draft picks to the Ducks to complete the trade.
With the 44th overall pick, the Red Wings selected Eddie Genborg, a Swedish forward known for his physicality and two-way play. Genborg posted 34 points in 28 games for Linköping's junior team and had two assists in two games with their SHL club.
Other notable Day 2 moves included:
•The Vancouver Canucks drafting goaltender Alexei Medvedev.
•The Pittsburgh Penguins acquiring Connor Clifton from the Buffalo Sabres.
•The Ottawa Senators acquiring Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings.
•The Montreal Canadiens drafting Alexander Zharovsky.
These moves reflect teams' efforts to build through the draft and address specific needs within their rosters.