Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings] general manager Steve Yzerman has managed to assemble one of the deepest prospect pools in the National Hockey League, which includes two highly regarded goaltenders expected to develop into future starters. 2023 First Round selection Sebastian Cossa [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/detroit-ahl-coach-says-cossa-will-be-firmly-in-the-mix-for-red-wings-backup-role] and 2023 Second Round selection Trey Augustine are both considered to have tremendous potential and could form one of the league’s most formidable tandems in the coming seasons. While Detroit’s championship window hasn’t realistically opened yet, a team that has lost back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals has reportedly contacted the Red Wings and expressed alleged interest in acquiring one of their goaltending prospects. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/] team site to stay connected to the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day]coverage, and player features [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/players]. Appearing on The Sekeres & Price Show, League Insider Cam Robinson - Content Director and Director of Film Scouting for Elite Prospects - revealed that he’s been told the Oilers have reached out to Detroit about potentially acquiring Cossa to present to their fans as their goaltender of the future. "I've heard that they're looking a little more long term, and their field of vision is a little wider here," Robinson said of the Oilers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaprS3dAR3Y]. "I've been told they've contacted Detroit, I believe the first person they asked about was Trey Augustine and think it was just a non-starter. Steve Yzerman and company really love that kid, and they should." "But they have a 6'6", 6'7" former first rounder in Sebastian Cossa sitting there, who is slowly been progressing up the way, played a full season in the East Coast League," Robinson continued. "They're not soured on him by any means, but I think they're hoping that he'd be quicker along the path, and the fact that they have Augustine there in the Red Wings system potentially allows him to be an expendable chip." Cossa has already begun his professional career in the American Hockey League after having played for the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings and the ECHL's Toledo Walleye. This past season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Cossa amassed a record of 21-15-5 while posting a 2.45 goals-against average. But Cossa's numbers weren't as strong down the final stretch of the regular season, and he faltered during the Calder Cup Playoffs, finding himself benched after surrendering nine goals in just two games. Meanwhile, Augustine has thrived not only with the Michigan State Spartans but with the United States in international play. "If Edmonton does want to get themselves someone that they can tag as like, 'Here's our goalie of the future that's maybe only a year or two years away', he'd be a great bet to go on," Robinson concluded. Unless the Oilers were to present Yzerman with a Godfather-style offer he couldn’t refuse, the chances of Detroit trading Cossa are remote. At the same time, Yzerman did not sound optimistic about Cossa seeing NHL action in the 2025-26 season. "Today, I’m not prepared to say he’s going to play in the NHL next year," Yzerman said on April 29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw30oQ8seYQ] of Cossa. "He’s got to do more." If the Oilers want to acquire a young goaltender with a high ceiling, they’ll have to find a deal elsewhere, as the Red Wings aren’t going to be parting ways with either Cossa or Augustine. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwnuDfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] favorites!
