The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan spoke with Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso about his status as having returned to the Wings after spending a chunk of the 2024-2025 season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins:
“It’s been a little crazy, not knowing (what’s next),” said Husso, who is healthy after fighting injuries that wiped away the second half of last season for him. “But now, I feel like it has calmed me down a little bit. And for me, whatever happens, happens.”
After the opening night loss to Pittsburgh (10 saves on 14 shots), Husso made a start Nov. 9 against the New York Rangers (20 saves, 4-0 loss), then relieved Cam Talbot on Sunday in an overtime loss against Vancouver (15 saves on 18 shots).
Husso started the 3-2 overtime loss Tuesday in Boston (season-high 32 saves) and Thursday’s 2-1 loss in Ottawa (30 saves), playing well enough to earn victories both times.
“(Husso) has done great for us,” Lalonde said. “Very tough circumstances and situation, and he’s gotten points in (two of three games) for us.”
The move to Grand Rapids was beneficial as it enabled Husso to knock some rust off after a long period of inactivity. Husso won all four his decisions with the Griffins (in five total appearances), with a sparkling 1.58 goals-against average and .944 save percentage.
“I had some good games in Grand Rapids, good practices,” Husso said. “But it was nice to come back here for sure.”
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