MLive’s Ansar Khan profiles Red Wings goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa today. The 6’6,” 229-pound goaltender is attempting to build upon an excellent season with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye as he transitions to the AHL:
“It’s a big step up and one I want to continue taking for my development,” Cossa said. “I need to prove I can be there first.”
The Red Wings are counting on it. Cossa, who turns 21 on Nov. 21, is expected to team up with newly signed veteran Alex Lyon, 30, and give the Griffins better goaltending than they had last season when they used eight netminders.
Cossa was among the group but wasn’t AHL-ready, posting a 5.57 goals-against average and .783 save percentage, albeit in a small sample size (three games).
The 15th overall pick in 2021 fared much better in Toledo, going 26-16-4 with a 2.56 GAA and .913 save percentage. He went 5-2 in the playoffs, with a 2.32 GAA and .917 save percentage, helping the Walleye reach the Western Conference finals.
“I had some ups and downs, but I thought I had a strong second half and a good push in the playoffs,” Cossa said.
