Husso was originally seen as Detroit's starting goaltender, having played 56 games in 2022 before joining the Red Wings. To mitigate concerns about his availability, Yzerman acquired veteran Cam Talbot to bolster the goalie room. Talbot, who posted a .913 save percentage in 52 games for the Los Angeles Kings last season, was brought in to replace the departing
James Reimer. However, Yzerman tempered expectations, noting that Detroit's defensive system doesn't match the strength of the Kings', potentially impacting Talbot's performance.