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Edmonton Oilers acquire Detroit Red Wings' top goaltending prospect in intriguing trade pitch


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Julien Trekker
August 8, 2025  (3:39 PM)
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The Edmonton Oilers acquired the Detroit Red Wings' top goaltending prospect in an intriguing trade pitch posted online.

Over the past two seasons, the Edmonton Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup finals despite big holes in their lineup.
The same holes also explain why they lost twice to the Florida Panthers.
Despite being able to count on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, two of the best players in the world, the blue line and the goaltending unit needed some serious upgrades.
Although many fans believed the team would make acquisitions in July to fill the holes, GM Stan Bowman made acquisitions in the forward group instead, and here we are, in August, and the Oilers have the same lineup issues.
A trade between the Oilers and the Red Wings was proposed in a recent report.

Trade Proposal Sends Sebastian Cossa To Edmonton

Sebastian Cossa's journey in Detroit hasn't been all joy, with many setbacks in his development forcing him to remain in the AHL longer than he would've thought.
Four years since being drafted 15th overall by the Wings, Cossa has only taken part in one NHL game, and with John Gibson coming in as number one, it wouldn't be surprising to see him trade either Cossa or Cam Talbot.
In this proposal, Cossa is the one being sent to Edmonton in return for a bottom-six forward and a veteran defenseman.
The trade proposal:
"Red Wings Acquire:
Vasily Podkolzin ($1,000,000)
Brett Kulak ($2,750,000)

Oilers Acquire:
Sebastian Cossa ($863,334)"

Considering how Yzerman usually holds on tight to his young players, seeing him trade the promising goalie for an underwhelming package would be very surprising.
Although Yzerman does like his aging defenseman, and Brett Kulak fits in that category.
Considering the Wings' needs, a player like Kasperi Kapanen or Matthew Savoie would be a more enticing offer.
Cossa, 22, took part in 41 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL last season and one in the NHL. He had a 21-15-5 record, with a 0.911 SV% and 2.45 GAA in the AHL. He allowed two goals in 14 shots from the Buffalo Sabres in his only NHL start.
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