G Sebastian Cossa (2021, 15th, DET)

[FriendlyGhost92]

I miss Roy, Hasek, Brodeur and Belfour.

Ehh, I mean there's some pretty elite talent these days in Vasi/Shesty/Sorokin... But you definitely don't need an elite goalie to be successful.

Goalie is such a flimsy position that it's not really something to evaluate a team's rebuild on. Realistically, there are 3-5 goalies that are consistently elite in the league. The likes of Quick/Bishop/Crawford/Binnington were once considered studs and look how quickly they fell off the face of the earth.

Nice if you've got one of the elite guys, yeah... But you probably don't.

 

[Indrid Cold]

After all, the list of goalies who have backstopped their teams to Cups in the last 10 years includes consistently elite talents such as:

Adin Hill
Darcy Kuemper
Jordan Binnington
Braden Holtby
Matt Murray (x2)

This makes me feel even better about the the Wing's chances this year.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

This makes me feel even better about the the Wing's chances this year.

I'd keep expectations low and be pleasantly surprised lol.

I think right now we're a mediocre roster that's incredibly well coached and has a top line firing on all cylinders. Injure Larkin/Seider/Debrincat? Screwed. Teams start throwing everything at that top line? Screwed. Top line goes on a cold streak? Screwed.

I think it's possible we make the playoffs, especially with the way Tampa's playing currently. But probably still likely we get edged out. Next year is where things really start to get interesting. We've already got some solid depth at forward, but Edvinsson and maybe Wallinder adding to the D group is huge. In Ed's case, that's actual talent, not just a guy who's playing well in a system that's working right now.

 

[cvaicunas]

I miss Roy, Hasek, Brodeur and Belfour.

God I miss late 90's hockey. Watching wednesday night hockey on ESPN, going outside and shooting at the net during intermissions....

 

[Indrid Cold]

I'd keep expectations low and be pleasantly surprised lol.

I think right now we're a mediocre roster that's incredibly well coached and has a top line firing on all cylinders. Injure Larkin/Seider/Debrincat? Screwed. Teams start throwing everything at that top line? Screwed. Top line goes on a cold streak? Screwed.

I think it's possible we make the playoffs, especially with the way Tampa's playing currently. But probably still likely we get edged out. Next year is where things really start to get interesting. We've already got some solid depth at forward, but Edvinsson and maybe Wallinder adding to the D group is huge. In Ed's case, that's actual talent, not just a guy who's playing well in a system that's working right now.

A realistic outlook for sure. But at least the roster is good enough to win when things are clicking.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

This makes me feel even better about the the Wing's chances this year.

The Wings chances of what? lol I hope you mean contending for a playoff spot...

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

The Wings chances of what? lol I hope you mean contending for a playoff spot...

Probably of being the team that gets to send Toronto to late April tee times again.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

Probably of being the team that gets to send Toronto to late April tee times again.

Maybe - want to make an avatar bet?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Maybe - want to make an avatar bet?

You gonna make good on it or just change your name again and hope nobody notices you're the same guy with the prior ridiculous takes?

 

[ricky0034]

Just for clarity which of the following teams drafted their current #1 goalie
Toronto
Ottawa
Buffalo
Carolina
NJ
Edmonton
Colorado
Minnesota
Vegas

Obviously the DRW are hoping Cossa pans out. I suspect every team hopes its draftees pan out..would be ridiculous otherwise.

If he dosent.. exactly the same as most of the top teams in the league, options exist...

Goaltending is like the majority of those teams biggest weakness to be fair

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Goaltending is like the majority of those teams biggest weakness to be fair

True..

Now which of the top teams is goaltending not a weakness AND they drafted and developed that goaltending?

Dallas ?
Boston?(though it's a mix)

Is Tampa still a top team?
Are the NYR?
The NYI are certainly not

 

[Indrid Cold]

The Wings chances of what? lol I hope you mean contending for a playoff spot...

That would be a good first step.

 

[DTR]

Understanding it’s super early, Cossa has looked very good for the Griffins.

 

[deca guard]

hoss made several excellent stops last nite including a breakaway , played a rock solid game . showed lateral quickness youd never think a big man could have . 3rd game in a row he has looked rock solid

 

[LeProspector]

Good for Cossa, he‘s looked good. The Red Wings are extremely Thankful right now he is playing well.

 

[Ricelund]

BuT ThE ProSpEcT ToUrnAmEnt

 

[deca guard]

with new coach n new players the griff defence not efficiently functioning , lots of sloppy puck handling our end leading to good chances for opponants and impossible stops for a goalie to make or hoss coulda had a shutty last nite . as in 3 goals against doesnt tell the story

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

Most teams have a legitimate starting goalie. Detroit does not, that’s why they NEED Cossa to pan out.

Please list your "legitimate starting goalies" for context

 

[Artorius Horus T]

last 3 starts in the AHL

2-0-1 record
2.33 gaa
93/100 (.930 sv%)
2 x first three star selections

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Cossa with a 28 save 1-0 shutout win tonight.

Save percentage at .909 and GAA at 2.63 in 23 games (11-7-5 record).

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

Zero regulation losses in his last 7 games.

 

[Kingpin794]

Cossa with a 28 save 1-0 shutout win tonight.

Save percentage at .909 and GAA at 2.63 in 23 games (11-7-5 record).

They're finally getting him games so he can get into a rhythm. For the longest time they were giving the higher share of the starts to the vet Hutchinson which is a weird thing to do in a development league. That seemed to have turned after the Jan 27th game. Hutchinson let in a few weak goals to give up the lead. Got yanked and threw a fit. Broke his stick in the tunnel (could hear it in the arena). Team came back and won. Seems like Cossa taken the 1A spot since then.

 

[Pavels Dog]

They're finally getting him games so he can get into a rhythm. For the longest time they were giving the higher share of the starts to the vet Hutchinson which is a weird thing to do in a development league. That seemed to have turned after the Jan 27th game. Hutchinson let in a few weak goals to give up the lead. Got yanked and threw a fit. Broke his stick in the tunnel (could hear it in the arena). Team came back and won. Seems like Cossa taken the 1A spot since then.

Smart decision not to overplay him. Developing him just right so far.

 

[raymond23]

He's been really really good since a slow start to the year

Incredible athlete

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Cossa with a 28 save 1-0 shutout win tonight.

Save percentage at .909 and GAA at 2.63 in 23 games (11-7-5 record).

Against Stankoven and Bourque's Texas Stars no less. Very impressive showing all night.