Washington Capitals‘ 4th round pick in 2018 (#124 overall), goaltender Mitchell Gibson(35) finished up his 4 years at Harvard University Crimson with a stellar performance as a senior with a best record 18-7-2 with 3 shutouts.
He signs a very conservative at 23-years old 1-year NHL entry level contract.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. net minder has certainly proven he can shoulder the load for a top-ranked team at college.
From Phoenixville, PA, he probably just a little excited to get started with pro hockey close to home for affiliate Hershey Bears.
He would work 1 more year under contract with the big club, but still was not getting the appearance despite some good play in the minors.
For 2025/2026, he signs an AHL contract to be a Bears.
After putting up some solid numbers in both lower leagues, the parent club is still paying attention and signs him to a 2-year extension through 2029 to rejoin the Capitals.