Yesterday, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis named five Red Wings prospects to his “Top 75 NHL-affiliated skater prospects“; today, he issues a “Top 25 NHL-affiliated goaltending prospects” list, and both Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine crack Ellis’ list:
6. Sebastian Cossa, 21 (Detroit Red Wings)
2023-24 rank: 5th (-1)
The 2022-23 season was all about getting comfortable against pro competition – he mainly played in the ECHL with Toledo, but was one of the best goalies in the league. This past year was about taking a bigger step forward against tougher competition, and Cossa looked great with Grand Rapids. He’s set to return there for another year, where he’ll look to challenge for the AHL’s top goaltender award, and I wouldn’t bet against him. He’s huge at 6-foot-6 and moves incredibly well for his size while showing all the signs of being a future No. 1 NHL goaltender. I hope we see him get his first crack at an NHL game this year, too.
7. Trey Augustine, 19 (Detroit Red Wings)
2023-24 rank: New
Two Red Wings goalies in the top 10? You love to see it if you’re a fan of the red and white. Augustine had a near-perfect record in his draft year, capped off with a great showing at the U-18 World Championship. He then won gold at the 2024 World Junior and took home the Big Ten championship while earning tournament MVP honors. Add in a few really good appearances at the World Championship and Augustine is truly on the top of his game. He doesn’t have Cossa’s size – Augustine is just 6-foot-1 – but he’s got a winning pedigree, a great glove hand, and an outstanding foundation to build around. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up being better than Cossa.
Continued; we’ll just have to wait and see as to how Cossa and Augustine develop.
