Following a blockbuster trade at the 2026 NHL Draft, the towering goaltender secures his future in Utah as the Mammoth bet big on the former first-round selection.
Former Detroit Red Wings top prospect Sebastian Cossa wasted little time settling into his new organization, agreeing to a two-year contract extension with the Utah Mammoth worth $2 million per season, according to insider Frank Seravalli.
The move signaled a clear shift in direction for the Red Wings' crease plans, while giving Utah a young netminder many view as a future NHL starter.
Cossa, drafted 15th overall by Detroit in 2021, spent the past season delivering one of the most dominant performances in the AHL. Playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the 6-foot-6 goaltender posted a 26-8-4 record to go along with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage across 39 appearances.
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With his draft pedigree and physical tools, Cossa now gets a fresh opportunity in Utah for the next, where he's expected to push for meaningful crease time alongside incumbent Karel Vejmelka. The two-year extension locks in cost certainty for the Mammoth as they evaluate Cossa's readiness to handle a larger NHL workload, while giving the young goaltender stability as he transitions to a new franchise.
The Mammoth will likely ease Cossa into NHL duty, seeing if he truly is prepared for the jump to the top level. If not ready, Utah could continue to feed the 23-year-old AHL reps with spot starts as he adjusts to the pro level, though his AHL track record suggests he could push for a larger role sooner rather than later.
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