Overview

• Edmonton Oilers made unconfirmed inquiries to the Detroit Red Wings this week about goaltending prospects, first asking about Trey Augustine before scouting Sebastian Cossa.
• Detroit’s addition of veteran John Gibson and its stash of top prospects has produced a surplus in net that gives the club significant leverage over any Cossa discussions.
• General manager Steve Yzerman has cautioned that while Cossa is showing promise in the AHL, he is not yet ready for a full NHL role and may need one to two more seasons to develop.
• Cossa’s AHL résumé includes 21 wins, a 2.45 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage in 41 games, underscoring his potential as a long-term asset.
• No formal negotiations have been reported and any potential exchange would likely require Edmonton to relinquish significant assets given Detroit’s depth and Cossa’s valuation.