The Detroit Red Wings faced significant goaltending challenges last season, starting with Ville Husso as their clear starter while Alex Lyon remained on the bench. However, Husso’s multiple lower-body injuries forced James Reimer into a more prominent role temporarily, although Lyon eventually regained the starting position before Reimer made crucial appearances towards the end of the season.
Heading into the current season, Reimer has departed to join the Buffalo Sabres as a free agent. Additionally, the Red Wings have moved on from Michael Hutchinson, who only played one game for them last season and is now a free agent after spending the rest of the season with Grand Rapids.
Looking to the future, the Red Wings have two promising goaltending prospects: Sebastian Cossa and Michigan State’s Trey Augustine. Cossa is anticipated to be NHL-ready in about a year, while Augustine may require two more years of development.
During the offseason, the Red Wings made moves to strengthen their goaltending by acquiring Cam Talbot from the Los Angeles Kings and Jack Campbell, who had a challenging stint with the Edmonton Oilers after signing a substantial contract.
Here’s an overview of each of the Red Wings’ goaltenders as they prepare for the upcoming season.
