Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman revealed two items of note during his post-second-day-of-the-draft presser, as noted by The Athletic’s Max Bultman and the multi-talented (EliteProspects, DLLS Sports, Shap Shots, and more) Sean Shapiro:
Yzerman says Red Wings Head of Goaltending Scouting and Development Phil Osaer is leaving for an opportunity in the business sector
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) June 28, 2025
Steve Yzerman says as of this point he doesn't have any plans for buyouts
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) June 28, 2025
The first bit of news is a shock to me because Osaer did a good job as a “goalie whisperer,” and he will be missed by the Wings’ prospects; the second bit of news is a shock, period. I can understand trying to give Vladimir Tarasenko another year, but Justin Holl is Persona Not Great right now, and that’s going to be a tough sell to the paying public.
