The Daily: Red Wings Goalies Today and Tomorrow; Tyler Johnson PTO

It wasn’t planned that way.  However, Detroit Hockey Now’s two goaltending stories over the past 24 hours covered Red Wings goaltending yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Bob Duff’s story explains why the Red Wings are concerned about Ville Husso‘s ability to stay healthy. The medical reports are all positive about Husso, but in the back of everyone’s mind is the reality that he hasn’t play a full 60-minute game since December.

Concern over that fact showed in the Red Wings’ decision to sign Cam Talbot as a free agent.

The other DHN paywall (+) goalie story points out that Detroit’s goaltending prospects Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine represent the team’s most promising young goaltending tandem since the Red Wings had Glenn Hall to follow Terry Sawchuk in the 1950s.

The Red Wings could actually be thinking of Cossa and Augustine playing together at some point because the days of having a No.1 goalie playing 65 to 70-plus games are over.  Only three goalies played 60 or more games in 2023-24.

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis signed a new contract. It could have implications on the Lucas Raymond negotiations. They are both 22, and have similar career numbers. ty

Igor Larionov‘s son, Igor Jr., is at the center of a mini-controversy on a KHL team.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard‘s Norway team still has a shot at qualifying for the next Olympic Games.

Red Wings Offseason

Detroit hasn’t been in the NHL playoffs since 2016, but the franchise remains a national draw for television. From Detroit fan perspective, the only negative of that is the later start times.

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Hockey Now Network

Boston: Tyler Johnson has signed a PTO to join the Bruins in training camp. Detroit fans will remember how Johnson hurt the Red Wings when he played for Tampa Bay years ago. Boston Bruins. 

Montreal: Marc Dumont offers readers a guide to where Montreal’s prospects will be playing this season. Montreal Canadiens.

Nashville: NHN offers the top 10 Nashville players from 2000-09. Hint: Paul Kariya may have made the list. Nashville Predators.

Pittsburgh: Dan Kingerski offers and over and under on all things Penguins. It’s an interesting read. Pittsburgh Penguins.