The Free Press’s Helene St. James posted a wide-ranging notebook article this morning, taking note of the comments made by both Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and assistant GM/director of player development Kris Draper after the Wings concluded rounds 2 through 7 of the 2025 NHL Draft.
St. James noted a telling comment from Yzerman regarding the state of the team’s goaltending depth after acquiring John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks yesterday…
The Wings still have interest in goalie Alex Lyon, though he may find more lucrative offers in free agency. As it stands, Gibson and Cam Talbot project to be next season’s tandem. The Wings have basically carried three goaltenders in each of the past three season, and may still add a third-stringer. Right now their Grand Rapids Griffins goaltending depth consists of 2021 first-round pick Sebastian Cossa and Michal Postava, a free-agent signee out of the Czech Republic hoping to make it in North America.
“We think we know what we have in Sebastian, and I think Sebastian needs more time in the AHL,” Yzerman said. “We’re counting on him to play well. Michal played extremely well in the Czech league and we’ll see how he adapts over here. It’s his first time over.”
And Yzerman confirmed that the Red Wings expect to re-sign Patrick Kane in short order, most likely before the start of free agency at 12 PM EDT on Tuesday:
Last year, the Wings re-signed forward Patrick Kane on June 30, the eve of free agency. It’s getting close again this year, but Yzerman sounded confident.
“I still expect us to get a deal done with Patrick,” he said. “It’s a busy time for everyone. I’m hopeful we can get something done soon. That’s my intention.”
Continued (paywall); it would not surprise me if the Red Wings chose to add a veteran AHL starting goaltender as to mentor Cossa and Postava in GR.
Carter Gylander will have a new partner in Toledo as well as Jan Bednar left the ECHL team to play in Europe this upcoming season.
