Sebastian Cossa (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ee214ce0-5239-434c-b1e6-1912f7daaaba.jpeg] Sebastian Cossa (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) EDMONTON – The worst-kept secret in hockey right now is the Edmonton Oilers [https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/edmonton-oilers/]’ need for a goaltender. Recent comments from insider Cam Robinson suggest that the Oilers have poked around a couple of goaltender prospects [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/nhl-insider-oilers-have-reached-out-about-red-wings-goalie-prospect] outside of Michael DiPietro of the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/] and Nico Daws of the New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils]. 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[https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-complete-2025-offseason-guide-trades-signings-more] Bowman addressed that need earlier in the offseason by letting goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz’s contract expire and bringing on Peter Aubry from the Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] organization. Robinson of Elite Prospects appeared on Monday’s edition of The Sekeres and Price Show, a Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks] focused radio show/podcast. On the August 11th episode, he focused on the Oilers goalie search and a few players the Oilers have checked in on. “I believe the first person they asked about was Trey Augustine,” Robinson revealed [https://www.sekeresandprice.com/aug-11-2025-s-p-are-both-back-captain-jt-whitecaps-get-refd/] on the show. “I think that was just a non-starter. Steve Yzerman and company really love that kid.” “But, they have a 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7 former first-rounder in Sebastian Cossa sitting there who’s slowly been progressing.” Oilers Eyeing Trade for Former Oil Kings Goaltender? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/992fed5b-9377-4e8d-b54f-0aa340df2876.webp] Oilers Eyeing Trade for Former Oil Kings Goaltender? The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers </a>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. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-eyeing-trade-for-former-oil-kings-goaltender] Trey Augustine is a 20-year-old goalie who is returning to Michigan State University in the NCAA this year. The 6-foot-1, 183 lb prospect [https://www.nhl.com/redwings/player/trey-augustine-8484141] was taken 41st overall in the 2023 draft. This past season, he posted a 2.08 goals against average (GAA), a .924 save percentage (SV%), three shutouts, and 19 wins in 30 games. On the other hand, Sebastian Cossa is listed as 6-foot-6 and 229 lb on the Detroit Red Wings website. The 15th overall pick of the 2021 draft played 41 games in the AHL [https://www.nhl.com/redwings/player/sebastian-cossa-8482657] and one NHL game. In the AHL, he boasted a record of 21-15-5 to go along with a 2.45 GAA, a .911 SV%, and one shutout. Cossa’s NHL appearance came in relief of Ville Husso [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/why-red-wings-traded-ville-husso] during the Red Wings’ December 9th game against the Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres]. In just over two periods of play [https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-det/2024/12/09/2024020443/boxscore], only two goals were scored on him on 14 shots. Who would you rather see the Oilers acquire: Augustine or Cossa? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
