Goalie situation could go many ways for Detroit...
Steve Yzerman is looking to solidify the Detroit Red Wings goaltending situation for next season.
His ideal plan sees Ville Husso starting around 50 games supported by Alex Lyon as the backup. Yzerman prefers having two goalies rather than three.
Recent goalie tradeslike the one with Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey and Darcy Kuemper to Los Angeles are shaping the market for this summer. Yzerman is monitoring potential moves involving Linus Ullmark, Juuse Saros, Laurent Brossoit, and others in the UFA.While open to improve the goaltending via trade or free agency, Yzerman don't want to sacrifice future assets for short-term gains.
Sebastian Cossa, the 15th pick in 2021, was really good in Grand Rapids but needs more time before being in the NHL. Yzerman is open to surprises in training camp but expects Cossa to play a bigger role in Grand Rapids next season.
The success of this plan remains on Ville Husso returning to full health and form after a difficult season due to injuries. Yzerman remains optimistic about Husso's impact and the stability he could bring to the Red Wings.
In summary, Yzerman's strategy involve balancing with long-term goals, looking at the goalie market closely and helping young talent like Cossa while looking for stability in net for the Red Wings.
Source : MLive.com
Yzerman knows Red Wings' goalie situation could play out a number of ways
| POLL | ||
Who do you think will be the no. 1 goalie next season? | ||
| Alex Lyon | 82 | 55 % |
| Sebastian Cossa | 28 | 18.8 % |
| Ville Husso | 39 | 26.2 % |
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