Boston Bruins make a costly mistake on NHL waivers: The Red Wings could capitalize
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If Steve Yzerman is serious about maintaining the quality of the Detroit Red Wings prospect pool, he should claim goaltender Michael DiPietro, of the Boston Bruins, who was put on waivers today.
As the Detroit Red Wings' goaltender core continues to age, the team will need a deep prospect pool to build on it.
Goaltender Cam Talbot won't be in the NHL forever, and as it stands now, he's in the twilight of his career, even after posting a .901 save percentage in 2024-25. He's aged 38, and Marc-Andre Fleury retired when he hit 40.
So, they'll need someone to back up John Gibson, who is the future starting goalie of the Red Wings, until proven otherwise.
That could come in Bruins prospect, Michael DiPietro, who was put on waivers today.
According to a report from Elliotte Friedman, he doesn't seem him passing through waivers back to the AHL, at least back to Providence.
32 Thoughts, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said, «I have no doubt teams will be looking hard at [him]. There will be teams this week curious to see what the Bruins do.»
The Detroit Red Wings would be wise to claim Michael DiPietro
Michael DiPietro has proven in the AHL that he's ready for a look in the big show, considering his performance last season ended with an impressive 26-8-5, 2.05 GAA, and a .927 save percentage.
Despite the team's generosity in extending the goaltender, they're set in the net with Joonas Korpisalo and starter Jeremy Swayman.
For the Red Wings, this could add to the goaltender depth that he's slowly rebuilding, as the team has Michal Postava, Sebastian Cossa, and Trey Augustine waiting in the wings.
It'll be a competition for a spot where he lands, but he could be a solid backup to John Gibson whenever Cam Talbot decides to retire.
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