Yzerman on Sebastian Cossa: Not In the NHL Anytime Soon

The Detroit Red Wings and GM Steve Yzerman are hoping Sebastian Cossa takes another step forward in 2025-2026.

He may but the goalie of the future for the team, but the 1st-round pick isn't ready yet, according to Yzerman. For now, they'll have to be patient with him.

At the exit interviews at the end of the regular season, Yzerman would explain his plan for Cossa.

Though Cossa played exceptionally well this year, he believes that the second-half ot he season for the 1st-round pick, didn't go as well as he'd hoped.

In a weird coincidence, Cossa would have to be pulled after giving up four goals to the Texas Stars in one period, in a best-of-5 playoff series.

Not a good look for Cossa.

While the fault isn't entirely on him, he is the last line of defense for the Griffins and was unable to play his best hockey when the worst was bearing down on him.

Veteran goalie Jack Campbell would have to put in the net to backstop the team the rest of that night, giving up nothing to the Stars.

Fans hope the 22-year-old will make it to the NHL soon, but it may be too early to bring him up. While he won't need waivers to be sent back to Grand Rapids, Yzerman isn't ruling bringing him up to Detroit he needs to see better play out of him though and his playoff performances, haven't been inspiring.

The Red Wings future depends on Cossa's development in Grand Rapids, as right now the team's goaltending isn't exceptional, but it's reliable.

In Grand Rapids, Cossa finished the season with a record of 21-15-5, 2.45 GAA, and a .911 save percentage.