It appears to be the time of year for prospect lists. This morning, The Score’s Kyle Cushman and Josh Wegman issue their “Top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects: 50-31.” Here are the Red Wings’ representatives:
#50 Sebastian Cossa: Cossa enjoyed a seamless transition to the AHL last season, posting a 22-9-9 record and claiming the starting gig in Grand Rapids over veteran Michael Hutchinson. With three NHL goaltenders under contract in Detroit, don’t expect Cossa to push for big-league minutes until 2025-26.
#40 Axel Sandin Pellika: Sandin Pellikka took major strides last season in Sweden’s top professional league, becoming a true offensive threat. He dominated against players his age at this year’s world juniors, where he was named the tournament’s top defenseman after leading Sweden to a silver medal with six points in seven games.
#38 Trey Augustine: As a freshman, Augustine backstopped Michigan State to its first conference title in 18 years. He went 4-0-0 as USA’s starter at the world juniors en route to a gold medal. He even played four games at the World Championship. No matter the competition, Augustine has looked the part of an elite goaltending prospect.
#31 Nate Danielson: Danielson didn’t take the offensive strides in 2023-24 that the Red Wings would’ve hoped for, but he remains a very intriguing prospect given his physical tools. The big, powerful center with soft hands and good vision still carries plenty of upside.
Continued; it’s a start.
