The Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers]could be exploring a move to bolster their goaltending depth, and recent comments from team insider Bob Stauffer have sparked speculation that Detroit Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa might be a target. To be clear, Stauffer didn't say Cossa's name. He left it open-ended and for fans to guess. Still, it didn't take long for several fans and analysts to put two and two together. On a recent episode of Oilers Now, [https://globalnews.ca/edmonton/program/oilers-now-with-bob-stauffer] Stauffer hinted the organization is looking at a goalie who “hasn’t gained a lot of traction” with his current team, but noted there’s a “connection” to Edmonton. He added that the player’s team also has “another really good goaltending prospect,” leading many to believe he was referring to Cossa, who once starred for the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings. Cossa, 22, was a first-round pick by the Red Wings in 2021. It's not entirely clear where he sits in the eyes of GM Steve Yzerman and the coaching staff. That said, it appears he's lost ground on the depth chart to Trey Augustine. He posted a solid .911 save percentage and 2.45 goals-against average in the AHL last season, but it's unclear if he's got the makings to be a steady NHL starter. He has just one NHL game under his belt. Who Could Join the Oilers on a PTO? 4 Logical Fits [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0a593430-b3ae-47e3-be43-659659c42b85.webp] Who Could Join the Oilers on a PTO? 4 Logical Fits As NHL training camps approach, players who haven't earned a UFA contract will be eyed as potential PTO candidates. For the Edmonton Oilers, who are watching every penny, that could open the door to some potential opportunities. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/who-could-join-the-oilers-on-a-pto-4-logical-fits] As for what the Oilers would be willing to offer, if Stauffer is suggesting a trade is being discussed, the details remain a mystery. It's hard to imagine Edmonton giving up much for an unproven goaltender who isn't likely to do much on a Red Wings team that may not be playoff bound. If Cossa has fallen out of favor in Detroit, it's logical to assume a draft pick or a different prospect might get the deal done. It seems unlikely the Oilers would trade a roster player, unless the Red Wings were willing to take on a contract like Mattias Janmark. While the deal would free up cap space and address a long-term organizational need, it may not be a move the Oilers are ready to make this summer. Janmark might not be a regular in the team's lineup this season, but he's likely to offer more game time in a Stanley Cup window than Cossa would. Acquiring Cossa might be appealing, but there is no guarantee he’s NHL-ready.
