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NHL: New York Islanders ink Christopher Gibson

By The Sports Xchange

The New York Islanders signed goaltender Christopher Gibson to a one-year, two-way deal on Friday.

Gibson, 24, made his NHL debut with the Islanders in 2015-16, appearing in four games during his first year with the organization. Last season, Gibson posted a 6-0-0 record with a 2.52 goals-against-average and .912 save percentage in seven games with Bridgeport of the American Hockey League.

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Gibson has played 106 AHL games with the Sound Tigers and Toronto Marlies, going 54-34-9 with a 2.54 GAA, .915 save percentage and four shutouts. The Islanders initially acquired him on Sept. 17, 2015 in exchange for Michael Grabner from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Gibson was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round in 2011.

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