John Gibson ’s emotional return to Anaheim wouldn’t have been complete without a special postgame meet-up.

The Detroit Red Wings goalie, who played 12 seasons with the Anaheim Ducks before being traded in June, made his return to Honda Center on Friday. After the game, he got a visit from Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli, who thanked him for his time with the Ducks and presented him with a special art piece.

“It’ll always be special to me,” Gibson said to the Samuelis. “Twelve years, three kids. More important life stuff.”

“You were such an important part of this team,” Henry said.

He then showed Gibson a smaller print of the art piece (the real one is much bigger, he said).

“I really appreciate that,” Gibson said. “And I think my kids will like it just as much.”

The painting sh

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